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626 ELE

2006 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

169,158 mi
Last recorded169,158 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration626 ELE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 169,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 162,999 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 156,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 150,398 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 144,702 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 137,700 miles

NS AND OISINNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORODED

Pass 9 Oct 2019 132,072 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 132,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,406 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,069 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,502 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,634 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 95,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,435 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 87,214 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,257 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,809 miles

All tyres worn on edges.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,807 miles

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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626 ELE is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 102,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 626 ELE, 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 20 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 626 ELE registered?

626 ELE is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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