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AP55 NVC

2006 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,716 mi
Last recorded112,716 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 NVC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 112,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and cut/split inner sidewall

offside front chassis becoming corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre worn and uneven inner edge of tread

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2019 112,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and cut/split inner sidewall

offside front chassis becoming corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre worn and uneven inner edge of tread

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 108,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass cracked.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 108,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass cracked.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,532 miles

Damage to front number plate, readable at time of test.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight damage to offside door mirror glass.

Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 101,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Damage to front number plate, readable at time of test.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight damage to offside door mirror glass.

Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,385 miles

1. Slight damage to front and rear plates.

2. Slight damage to offside door mirror glass.

3. Both front and rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

4. Offside outer sill becoming corroded at front.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 97,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Slight damage to front and rear plates.

2. Slight damage to offside door mirror glass.

3. Both front and rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

4. Offside outer sill becoming corroded at front.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,648 miles

1. Slight damage to offside door mirror glass. 2. Slight damage to front number plate. 3. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 4. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,104 miles

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight damage to offside door mirror glass.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 87,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight damage to offside door mirror glass.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,364 miles

as per failure

Fail 2 Sep 2013 81,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1.dog cage fitted in rear of car 2.rear brake pads wearing low 3.slight damage to o/s/f door mirror glass

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,259 miles

Slight damage to offside front door mirror glass.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 67,573 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)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,404 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,286 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 43,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,263 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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AP55 NVC is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP55 NVC, 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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AP55 NVC is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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