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FA06 KPJ

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

265,755 mi
Last recorded265,755 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 KPJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 265,755 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most ()

body surface corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2018 265,755 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most ()

body surface corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2016 260,768 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row (5.2.2a)

rear most seats removed

Pass 2 Apr 2016 260,686 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 260,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 255,578 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

dipstick tube broken

surface cut n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2015 255,577 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

dipstick tube broken

surface cut n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2014 224,462 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s front/rear tyres wearing on edges

o/s front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 11 Mar 2014 224,460 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s front/rear tyres wearing on edges

o/s front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 19 Mar 2013 190,557 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 190,025 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 145,421 miles

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play

o/s inner cv boot crackin g

Fail 9 Mar 2012 145,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play

o/s inner cv boot crackin g

Pass 11 Mar 2011 105,298 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres at 1.6mm limit

o/s front brake hose cracking

o/s front wishbone bush split

Fail 11 Mar 2011 105,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s rear tyres at 1.6mm limit

o/s front brake hose cracking

o/s front wishbone bush split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,713 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s front road wheel buckled in rim

n/s rear road wheel buckled in rim

rear engine mount damaged due to rubbing away with contact with road

Fail 17 Mar 2010 64,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s front road wheel buckled in rim

n/s rear road wheel buckled in rim

rear engine mount damaged due to rubbing away with contact with road

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,767 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 39,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FA06 KPJ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FA06 KPJ, 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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FA06 KPJ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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