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BN56 PLX

2006 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,341 mi
Last recorded147,341 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 PLX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 147,341 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 138,247 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 138,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 127,999 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 127,993 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,687 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 110,723 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,468 miles

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

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

front and rear no.plates deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2015 88,468 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear no.plates deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r inner light cluster deteriorated

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease past inner clip

rear seats/belts not checked

Fail 17 Nov 2014 72,053 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r inner light cluster deteriorated

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease past inner clip

rear seats/belts not checked

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 63,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r seat not present

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,234 miles

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

o/s/r light cluster full of water

o/s/r lower side position lamp too low

rear registration plate is slightly delaminated

Fail 21 Nov 2011 46,234 miles

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

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

o/s/r light cluster full of water

o/s/r lower side position lamp too low

rear registration plate is slightly delaminated

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,224 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PLX is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PLX, 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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BN56 PLX is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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