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FE56 CGV

2006 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,503 mi
Last recorded166,503 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 CGV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 166,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 166,292 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 166,292 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 161,909 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt right hand latch damaged but latching (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

all brakes rusty due to vehicle standing

oil leaks

Fail 16 Feb 2016 161,909 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release left latch not working damaged (5.2.5a)

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres tread pattern breaking up (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt right hand latch damaged but latching (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

all brakes rusty due to vehicle standing

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2014 145,192 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 145,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 126,658 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 126,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 112,874 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 105,008 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,396 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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FE56 CGV is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE56 CGV, 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 FE56 CGV registered?

FE56 CGV is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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