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BX06 EFO

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

298,274 mi
Last recorded298,274 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 EFO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 298,274 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 267,860 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 266,998 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working Nearside & Offside (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Center D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear (end row) seat belt locking mechanism plastic cover insecure/missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 220,110 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 220,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 179,542 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 179,542 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 132,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 132,580 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 105,600 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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BX06 EFO is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BX06 EFO, 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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BX06 EFO is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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