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BF55 VYR

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

268,533 mi
Last recorded268,533 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VYR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 268,533 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine undertray insecure

movement in offside front shock top mounting

Fail 4 Sep 2013 268,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine undertray insecure

movement in offside front shock top mounting

Pass 5 Sep 2012 229,308 miles

off side hand brake weak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 188,222 miles

rear brake pipes on rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 162,398 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 107,598 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 107,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,558 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,378 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 65,641 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,789 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,414 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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BF55 VYR is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF55 VYR, 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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What year was BF55 VYR registered?

BF55 VYR is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is BF55 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 VYR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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