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CF55 YNS

2006 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,953 mi
Last recorded187,953 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 YNS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 187,953 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills and chassis

Pass 10 Jul 2021 170,048 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills and chassis

Pass 18 Jul 2020 154,435 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

vehicle has been welded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 133,157 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 133,152 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 132,820 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,470 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 120,423 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions require testing again.... (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,701 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 112,499 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s sill has corrosion hole at front outter and inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 102,093 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 101,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 87,998 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,562 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,616 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,467 miles

rear seats folded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 59,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear seats folded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,736 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,482 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 42,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,894 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 28,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CF55 YNS is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CF55 YNS, 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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What year was CF55 YNS registered?

CF55 YNS is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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