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7 HBX

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,510 mi
Last recorded135,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 HBX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 135,510 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 135,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 130,205 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Side sill covers fitted at time of test

Under body corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2024 130,205 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Side sill covers fitted at time of test

Under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2023 125,826 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear inner sill corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 125,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear inner sill corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 120,155 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General body corrosion

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 117,649 miles

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

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

Skirt fitted on both outer sill at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2021 117,649 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Skirt fitted on both outer sill at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2020 111,835 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 109,655 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,136 miles

Both outer side skirts fitted

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,246 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,959 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,313 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,371 miles

All 4 tyres are worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,072 miles

both rear tyres worn

o/s/r handbrake cable worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,900 miles

Pax mirror cracked,o/s/r lens damaged,both inner d/shaft boots worn.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2009 44,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

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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7 HBX is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 7 HBX, 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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7 HBX is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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