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BN56 PLZ

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,638 mi
Last recorded140,638 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 140,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 134,350 miles

Sills corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2020 134,261 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside stop lamp appears to be fitted with a lower wattage bulb

Sills corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,428 miles

Steering system slightly rough noisy (2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to sills, covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2019 126,377 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough noisy (2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to sills, covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 118,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering system slightly rough noisy (2.1.1 (a))

both front brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion to sills / plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection

leak from screen wash bottle area

Fail 25 Jun 2018 118,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

leak from screen wash bottle area

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering system slightly rough noisy (2.1.1 (a))

both front brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion to sills / plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2017 111,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 111,851 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 105,085 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,670 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Jul 2015 97,670 miles

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

Exhuast corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/R tyre prished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,394 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,010 miles

Cut on n/s front tyre outside wall

Fail 10 Jul 2013 85,005 miles

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

Cut on n/s front tyre outside wall

Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,010 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,870 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,870 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,387 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,216 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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BN56 PLZ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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