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AF56 NFG

2006 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,980 mi
Last recorded143,980 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 NFG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 143,980 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shocker covers rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2022 143,976 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shocker covers rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2021 138,422 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres low tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 138,417 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres low tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 133,766 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 133,760 miles

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

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,642 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 126,636 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front strut top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 118,754 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 118,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 113,528 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 113,518 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 101,480 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,115 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,069 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 76,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 63,757 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,155 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,763 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,857 miles

n/s/f/ inner cv boot deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2010 36,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f/ inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,667 miles

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

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

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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AF56 NFG is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF56 NFG, 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 AF56 NFG registered?

AF56 NFG is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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