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SEAT Alhambra

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,000 cc

LP16 VNMMOT history

LP16 VNM is a black diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 11 Jul 2016. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 210,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LP16 VNM black SEAT Alhambra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Alhambra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
210,677 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
19,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP16 VNM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
11 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP16 VNM was last recorded at 210,677 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 8,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,062 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,615 miles
Average per year
19,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,677 miles
  • 2025 – 202,062 miles
  • 2024 – 190,548 miles
  • 2023 – 173,833 miles
  • 2022 – 146,942 miles
  • 2021 – 123,790 miles
  • 2020 – 119,897 miles
  • 2019 – 114,380 miles
  • 2018 – 70,074 miles
  • 2017 – 35,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail210,677 miles
  • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail210,677 miles (+8,615)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,677 miles
    Test number
    777205112866
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass202,062 miles (+5,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    202,062 miles
    Test number
    453961825643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass196,940 miles (+6,392)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    196,940 miles
    Test number
    433336325659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass190,548 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    190,548 miles
    Test number
    510046800695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail190,537 miles (+4,985)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,537 miles
    Test number
    612205197467
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass185,552 miles (+11,719)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    185,552 miles
    Test number
    121155374182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass173,833 miles (+13,614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,833 miles
    Test number
    921820443478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,219 miles
    Test number
    621197091714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,216 miles (+13,274)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,216 miles
    Test number
    132004141569
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,942 miles
    Test number
    942602569492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,942 miles (+12,128)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,942 miles
    Test number
    220213861397
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass134,814 miles (+11,024)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,814 miles
    Test number
    394079607571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,790 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,790 miles
    Test number
    888202762609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,447 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,447 miles
    Test number
    630916880337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,078 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,078 miles
    Test number
    757207174493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,897 miles (+3,547)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,897 miles
    Test number
    269688808838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,350 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    338878426418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,380 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,380 miles
    Test number
    459163505237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,124 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,124 miles
    Test number
    580855572887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,112 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    107,112 miles
    Test number
    312154092322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,039 miles (+16,905)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    104,039 miles
    Test number
    909313965397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,134 miles (+17,060)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,134 miles
    Test number
    993375005656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,074 miles (+22,008)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    837411925293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,066 miles (+12,360)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    584334918814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,706 miles
    Test number
    708130609273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP16 VNM

Does LP16 VNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP16 VNM expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP16 VNM?
The MOT on LP16 VNM expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP16 VNM done?
LP16 VNM was recorded at 210,677 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 19,984 miles a year.
Has LP16 VNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP16 VNM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP16 VNM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP16 VNM find?
LP16 VNM failed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 3 advisories: fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant; front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 6 more.

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