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AJ56 UAZ

2006 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

195,990 mi
Last recorded195,990 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 UAZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 195,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 195,990 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 187,000 miles

both front ball joint rubbers split

Fail 26 Apr 2011 186,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

both front ball joint rubbers split

fuel filter insecure

oil leak on engine

reverse light not working

brake warning light coming on

Fail 9 Sep 2010 172,708 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake warning light stopping on

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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AJ56 UAZ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 AJ56 UAZ, 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 AJ56 UAZ registered?

AJ56 UAZ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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