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AK56 VLU

2006 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,487 mi
Last recorded187,487 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VLU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 187,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advisable to replace disc and pads in pairs (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 187,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advisable to replace disc and pads in pairs (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 159,959 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 137,406 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shockabsorbers weak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 136,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear shockabsorbers weak

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 97,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,279 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,085 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,777 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 61,777 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,655 miles

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

nearside front seat back upright lose

offside front seat back upright lose

offside rear tyre has 18mm cut in tread

Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,655 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

nearside front seat back upright lose

offside front seat back upright lose

offside rear tyre has 18mm cut in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,535 miles

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot splitt

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 VLU is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK56 VLU, 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 VLU is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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