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YP65 DDY

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,932 mi
Last recorded129,932 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP65 DDY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 129,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 122,234 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 122,234 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 105,524 miles

EML light on

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,769 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 82,767 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jan 2023 82,764 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,627 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 47,393 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 47,393 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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YP65 DDY is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP65 DDY, 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 YP65 DDY registered?

YP65 DDY is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 January 2016.

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