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BJ56 GME

2006 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,215 mi
Last recorded226,215 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 GME
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 226,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 226,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 220,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 220,544 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 171,718 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 151,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 151,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 125,171 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,158 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 78,072 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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BJ56 GME is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ56 GME, 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 BJ56 GME registered?

BJ56 GME is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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