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BN56 OGW

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,331 mi
Last recorded96,331 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 OGW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 96,331 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 96,330 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,721 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 92,720 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,224 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,909 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,609 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

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

Service due light on dash

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 77,609 miles

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

Bonnet covers fitted

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

Service due light on dash

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,805 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 73,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,135 miles

2x front tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r/ coil spring tiny bit broken still in place

o/s/r/ tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,135 miles

2x front tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r/ coil spring tiny bit broken still in place

o/s/r/ tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,323 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,114 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,114 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,829 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 49,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 42,641 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 42,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,721 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BN56 OGW is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BN56 OGW, 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 BN56 OGW registered?

BN56 OGW is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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