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FE56 USJ

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,001 mi
Last recorded200,001 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 USJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 200,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 175,910 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 175,910 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 175,798 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s rear brake pads worn below legal requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust system however does'nt effect vehicles emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front drop link dust cover has split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 171,183 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 166,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 164,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 161,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 155,992 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear inner pads can not be veiwed

Pass 27 Aug 2013 149,216 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 135,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear position lamp dim, suspect incorrect or deteriorated bulb (probable cause of bulb warning lamp indication)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 135,169 miles

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

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)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear position lamp dim, suspect incorrect or deteriorated bulb (probable cause of bulb warning lamp indication)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 119,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front position lamp dim

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated and outer edge worn low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,372 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 USJ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USJ, 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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FE56 USJ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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