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FV56 ABX

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,665 mi
Last recorded145,665 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 ABX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 145,665 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 139,935 miles

Front tyres shouldering inneredges

plastic covers over engine and underside

Fail 22 Mar 2018 139,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front tyres shouldering inneredges

plastic covers over engine and underside

Pass 6 Jul 2017 134,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 134,728 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 125,950 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 125,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,800 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust pipe corroded from cat back

Fail 12 Aug 2015 119,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust pipe corroded from cat back

Pass 12 Aug 2014 109,410 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 109,410 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,142 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,285 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,686 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,346 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FV56 ABX 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 FV56 ABX, 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 FV56 ABX registered?

FV56 ABX is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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