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FE56 RYU

2006 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,499 mi
Last recorded165,499 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 RYU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 165,499 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 165,499 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 150,284 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear subframe mountings prescribed area is slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Engine coolant bottle insecure has screw missing

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front tyre has bold inner

Nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2018 150,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear subframe mountings prescribed area is slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Engine coolant bottle insecure has screw missing

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front tyre has bold inner

Nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 130,304 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 130,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,623 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 104,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 88,798 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,706 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,317 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,270 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,862 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,241 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,227 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,208 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 RYU is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

FE56 RYU is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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