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FY06 NVZ

2006 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,035 mi
Last recorded157,035 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 NVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 157,035 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 153,590 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 149,345 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded OS+NS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OS+NS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 149,345 miles

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

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)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded OS+NS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OS+NS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 137,944 miles

both rear brake discs corroded nearside badly

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 128,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 115,219 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 107,221 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 107,216 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 97,107 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 97,107 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 26 Mar 2010 89,928 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NVZ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY06 NVZ, 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 FY06 NVZ registered?

FY06 NVZ is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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