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AK06 ELC

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,990 mi
Last recorded201,990 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ELC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 201,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 196,352 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 191,109 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 186,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 182,394 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 182,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability d bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 178,334 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 178,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

spare wheel has bulge on side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2017 176,003 miles

osf and nsf top shockers have movement

parking brake lever has minor movement

Pass 2 Nov 2015 171,427 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 171,417 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 165,734 miles

front suspension bushes getting perished

nearside front tyre getting low (4MM)

some play both top strut mounts

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2014 165,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front suspension bushes getting perished

nearside front tyre close to limit

some play both top strut mounts

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2013 153,187 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 153,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 137,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 121,915 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 107,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 107,738 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,977 miles

nearside rear and nearside centre seats not fitted. unable to fully inspect seatbelts.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/r and centre seats not fitted in vehicle,unable to check seat belts.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AK06 ELC is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK06 ELC, 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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AK06 ELC is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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