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FG56 LGJ

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

268,399 mi
Last recorded268,399 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 LGJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 268,399 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 258,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r seat belt damaged

oil leak

play in front n/s and o/s anti roll bar link ball joints

Fail 19 Oct 2016 258,346 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r seat belt damaged

oil leak

play in front n/s and o/s anti roll bar link ball joints

Pass 20 Apr 2016 249,493 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 249,479 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 230,110 miles

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

spare missing

Fail 20 Apr 2015 230,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

spare missing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 204,329 miles

nearside front sill trim damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2014 204,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front sill trim damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2013 172,662 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2013 172,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 144,261 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

n/s/f rack end slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2011 113,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 113,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 82,552 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,759 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,475 miles

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

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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FG56 LGJ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 FG56 LGJ, 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 FG56 LGJ registered?

FG56 LGJ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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