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BD56 CWF

2006 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,303 mi
Last recorded170,303 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 CWF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 170,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Stone chip windscreen

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 170,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Stone chip windscreen

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 165,138 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 157,050 miles

General under body rust

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 149,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 145,681 miles

Offside Front floor to sill corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 145,132 miles

Nearside Front FLOOR TO OUTERSILL CORRODED,BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 14 Dec 2015 145,132 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front FLOOR TO OUTERSILL CORRODED,BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 25 Feb 2015 142,585 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 142,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 129,110 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 129,110 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 101,319 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 101,319 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,325 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,549 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,127 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

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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BD56 CWF is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD56 CWF, 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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BD56 CWF is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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