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FB06 OSL

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,585 mi
Last recorded179,585 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 OSL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 179,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 179,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 179,497 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

vehicle under body has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2017 179,479 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

vehicle under body has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2015 179,457 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 170,309 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 158,762 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 157,398 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 144,864 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 142,795 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 141,195 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 140,986 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 140,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 140,866 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 May 2009 126,260 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 126,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FB06 OSL is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FB06 OSL, 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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FB06 OSL is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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