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AK56 AGV

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

314,179 mi
Last recorded314,179 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 AGV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 314,179 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 314,179 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 307,513 miles

EML LIGHT

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2018 307,513 miles

EML LIGHT

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2016 293,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 281,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and both sides sills corroded (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 281,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and both sides sills corroded (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 269,051 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 269,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 251,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 233,306 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 212,754 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 191,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 172,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 155,714 miles

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

both front wiper blade slightly worn

front pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2012 135,232 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 115,055 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 83,919 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,732 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 82,121 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 82,121 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,317 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn smooth on outer tread edge and near to limits.

Seat belt buckle covers are insecure and have dropped down on Offside rear seat row 1 and nearside rear seat row 2.

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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AK56 AGV is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AK56 AGV, 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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AK56 AGV is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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