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AU06 YWX

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,659 mi
Last recorded164,659 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 YWX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 164,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 153,754 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 26 Jul 2018 153,754 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 22 Aug 2017 140,448 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 130,606 miles

Front inner brake pads worn

Front tyre's wearing low on edge's

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 130,606 miles

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

Front inner brake pads worn

Front tyre's wearing low on edge's

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 115,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 115,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 115,157 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 115,157 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 103,870 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 20 May 2013 103,870 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,293 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,259 miles

Full seat belt check not carried out, no rear seats at time of test

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,166 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 59,542 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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AU06 YWX is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU06 YWX, 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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AU06 YWX is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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