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BV56 LHD

2006 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,717 mi
Last recorded173,717 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 LHD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 173,717 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 173,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 162,715 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 154,651 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXACTLY ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXACTLY ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 144,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXACTLY ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jan 2020 144,676 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXACTLY ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2019 133,003 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 118,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5.5.1 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5.5.0 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.4.0 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,534 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wheels out of alinement

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Fail 31 Mar 2014 71,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wheels out of alinement

near side parking brake effort slightly low

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,017 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 64,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,315 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deteachable toe bar fitted to car,toe ball not fitted at time of test.toe bar electics fitted behind rear bumper

fanbelt tensioner fault?

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,481 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE PITTED/CORRODED

CAMBELT HISTORY?

O/S/F BRAKE HAS A JUDDER

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,548 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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BV56 LHD is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV56 LHD, 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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BV56 LHD is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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