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FY06 EAA

2006 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,410 mi
Last recorded151,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 EAA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 151,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 147,413 miles

general underboby corrosion

sill trims fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2024 147,410 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general underboby corrosion

sill trims fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 143,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 138,532 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 134,806 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 131,565 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 131,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 126,973 miles

Outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2018 124,278 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner/outer sill corroded plastic covers fitted (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both boot mounted seats removed ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 124,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner/outer sill corroded plastic covers fitted (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both boot mounted seats removed ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 115,663 miles

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

Nearside Front inner drive shaft boot split

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)

Offside Front inner drive shaft boot split

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 104,268 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,692 miles

n/s/f n/s/r tyres cut sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2015 90,452 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENG OIL LOW

N/S/F N/S/R TYRE CUT SIDEWALL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,106 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside sunvisor missing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 84,106 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside sunvisor missing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,601 miles

N/S/F O/S/R TYRES CUT SIDEWALL

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,601 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

N/S/F O/S/R TYRES CUT SIDEWALL

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,811 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,915 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,482 miles

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES CUTS IN SIDE WALL NOT TO CORE

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,972 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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FY06 EAA is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY06 EAA, 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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FY06 EAA is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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