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FG56 LGU

2006 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,636 mi
Last recorded208,636 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 LGU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 208,636 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small one on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small one on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 208,618 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 208,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 205,471 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 205,454 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 195,344 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Apr 2018 195,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 178,305 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 162,538 miles

p;lastic missing off centre rear seatbelt buckle

Pass 4 May 2015 145,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre hand brake cable corroded

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

plastic missing off centre rear seat belt buckle

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 144,783 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyhres bald on edges

centre hand brake cable corroded

front discs badly corroded

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

plastic missing off centre rear seat belt buckle

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 130,819 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 130,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 115,437 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 93,532 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 71,255 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 70,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 49,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,098 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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FG56 LGU is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG56 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

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

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