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AK56 VMF

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

256,195 mi
Last recorded256,195 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VMF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 256,195 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 212,704 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 212,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 186,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 163,939 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 163,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 163,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 145,588 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 128,947 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 128,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 113,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 113,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 104,499 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 103,963 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres 2mm

Pass 14 Oct 2009 87,439 miles

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 VMF is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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