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FP56 MHL

2006 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,996 mi
Last recorded176,996 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 MHL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 176,996 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Under seal and fiber glass advised plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 176,992 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 176,019 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both n/s and o/s sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 142,295 miles

rear tyres splitting inner side walls

Pass 25 Oct 2018 130,845 miles

inner cv boots perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,356 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 116,329 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 116,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,441 miles

child seat fitted

frt brake flexies marked

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 106,440 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)

child seat fitted

frt brake flexies marked

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to offside rear brake disc

slight play in nearside front steering rack end pivot area

Fail 20 Sep 2014 93,734 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to offside rear brake disc

slight play in nearside front steering rack end pivot area

Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear passenger seat missing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,460 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,378 miles

Both front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside rear tyre badly perishing, almost down to steel cords

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 29,798 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish/deteriorate

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

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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FP56 MHL is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP56 MHL, 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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FP56 MHL is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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