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BF55 VZB

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,800 mi
Last recorded178,800 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 178,800 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 178,797 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake warning light showing fault

Pass 30 Sep 2011 164,845 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 164,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 139,167 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 102,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 102,161 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 89,328 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 89,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 89,223 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 89,223 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,737 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 67,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,601 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 65,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,257 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,088 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VZB is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 BF55 VZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 VZB registered?

BF55 VZB is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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