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AD55 NRZ

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

351,131 mi
Last recorded351,131 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 NRZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 351,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed area and both inner sills and both outer rigars (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 351,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed area and both inner sills and both outer rigars (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 336,350 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 336,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 314,551 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 314,409 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 291,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 291,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 269,108 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some covered

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Aug 2016 269,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some covered

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 241,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering arm inner slight play inner joint

Pass 13 Aug 2014 215,404 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 188,147 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 187,988 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 160,493 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 15 Aug 2011 158,328 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Aug 2010 130,042 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 109,903 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,424 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 99,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

head lamp patter n is diffused due to europuean stickers being fitted

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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AD55 NRZ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD55 NRZ, 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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AD55 NRZ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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