2016 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · YO16 LLA
2016 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 96,176 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO16 LLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 96,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO16 LLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Seat Alhambra (YO16 LLA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues). 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YO16 LLA Mileage History
- 19/07/202361,068 mi
- 24/07/202474,248 mi+13,180 mi
- 25/07/202474,248 mi
- 07/08/202585,880 mi+11,632 mi
- 20/07/202696,176 mi+10,296 mi
Average of roughly 11,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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