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YL16 FPD

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,029 mi
Last recorded85,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 FPD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 85,029 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no access third row of seats

Pass 30 Jul 2025 75,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm worn bald to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling switch loose but can be operated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm worn bald to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,757 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 47,882 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 47,882 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively w/blades smearing screen / split 16" 28" flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,845 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 27,883 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 27,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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YL16 FPD is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 65,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL16 FPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YL16 FPD registered?

YL16 FPD is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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