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2016 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · FA16 CVB

FA16 CVB

2016 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2016. Recorded mileage 375,447 miles. MOT valid until 16/05/2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ALHAMBRA
Year / Origin
2016 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
375,447 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/05/2027
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 May 2026 at 375,447 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a clean pass on 9 April 2026, suggesting the car has been kept in a state of immediate compliance despite its extreme usage. The mileage is exceptionally high for a ten year old vehicle, averaging over 37,000 miles per year. The record shows rapid accumulation between May 2025 and May 2026, where the odometer climbed from 321,421 to 375,447 miles. This indicates the car has likely served as a high-intensity long-distance cruiser or fleet vehicle. The history is remarkably clean for a high-mileage car, though a few indicators suggest typical wear. In the 5 March 2025 test at 311,750 miles, the tester flagged a worn nearside rear tyre and a non-excessive oil leak. While these were not failures, the oil leak is a point of interest for a buyer. A physical inspection should focus on the drivetrain and engine seals to see if the previously noted oil leak has worsened or been repaired. Given the 375,447 total miles, a buyer must scrutinize the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness. High-mileage vehicles often suffer from fatigue in these components even when they pass a basic MOT.

FA16 CVB Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
  • 375,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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FA16 CVB Mileage History

  1. 24/07/2019129,732 mi
  2. 25/11/2019131,100 mi+1,368 mi
  3. 29/07/2020131,069 mi-31 mi
  4. 29/07/2020131,074 mi+5 mi
  5. 28/01/2021135,758 mi+4,684 mi
  6. 26/05/2021152,210 mi+16,452 mi
  7. 24/11/2021182,443 mi+30,233 mi
  8. 23/05/2022186,377 mi+3,934 mi
  9. 23/05/2022186,377 mi
  10. 22/11/2022216,601 mi+30,224 mi
  11. 22/11/2022216,601 mi
  12. 20/05/2023239,463 mi+22,862 mi
  13. 18/11/2023241,510 mi+2,047 mi
  14. 17/05/2024267,730 mi+26,220 mi
  15. 15/11/2024296,692 mi+28,962 mi
  16. 05/03/2025311,750 mi+15,058 mi
  17. 15/05/2025321,421 mi+9,671 mi
  18. 17/10/2025345,289 mi+23,868 mi
  19. 09/04/2026370,268 mi+24,979 mi
  20. 18/05/2026375,447 mi+5,179 mi

Average of roughly 36,047 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

FA16 CVB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 14:57
MOT Analysis

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20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Seat Alhambra (FA16 CVB) between July 2019 and May 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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