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FD06 YLK

2006 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,609 mi
Last recorded154,609 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 YLK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 154,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has play

Offside Front A post corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 154,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has play

Offside Front A post corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 141,827 miles

Central Rear Seat belt clasp outer casing missing. Does not affect operation

Ecu lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Feb 2018 141,827 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Central Rear Seat belt clasp outer casing missing. Does not affect operation

Ecu lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,447 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 121,575 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 112,821 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 112,819 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 106,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,376 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,888 miles

Both front tyres tread started too shred on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Recomend a wheel alignment.

Winter tyres fitted.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 93,888 miles

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

Both front tyres tread started too shred on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Winter tyres fitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,749 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,110 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,615 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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FD06 YLK is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD06 YLK, 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 FD06 YLK registered?

FD06 YLK is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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