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BT06 XMR

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,144 mi
Last recorded152,144 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 XMR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2023 152,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger's seat not fitted at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill areas & outer sill covers not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various area of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2022 148,005 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General Corrosion on Chassis, Inner Sills, and Suspension Components

MIL Lamp Illuminated But Not Testable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear Seats ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sills Covers Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Sills

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 148,002 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General Corrosion on Chassis, Inner Sills, and Suspension Components

MIL Lamp Illuminated But Not Testable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear Seats ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sills Covers Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Sills

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 142,755 miles

Both sills corroded

Presented as two seater

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 142,735 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sills corroded

EML on

Presented as two seater

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 140,242 miles

Front anti roll bar moved slightly to one side but still secure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar moved slightly to one side but still secure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 129,562 miles

Front anti roll bar moved slightly to one side but still secure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive iner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear caliper parking brake lever has restricted movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2018 129,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar moved slightly to one side but still secure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive iner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear caliper parking brake lever has restricted movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 110,341 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting plates (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 110,341 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting plates (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,099 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 103,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,858 miles

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 89,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,603 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,059 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,151 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,201 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 52,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,820 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,551 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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BT06 XMR is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BT06 XMR, 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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BT06 XMR is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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