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FH06 VCJ

2006 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,216 mi
Last recorded176,216 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 VCJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 176,216 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2020 176,116 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill ( 2 places) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ( jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s front outer sills holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pad warning light on

handbrake return spring broken

outer sill cover with plastic cover, can see full sills

unable to jack on jacking point due to rust

Pass 7 Mar 2019 165,396 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING

Fail 7 Mar 2019 165,396 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 156,470 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 156,398 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust box detached from pipe (unable to reach pipe) took off box for safety. (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 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 Outer 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 147,186 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 147,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 135,381 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 126,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 126,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 116,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 98,131 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2012 98,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,616 miles

1.rear tyres wearing inner edges.2.plastic trim covering outer sills and engine under tray fitted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2010 77,900 miles

front brake discs slit corrosion from being stod

Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,858 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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FH06 VCJ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH06 VCJ, 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 FH06 VCJ registered?

FH06 VCJ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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