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FY06 NWB

2006 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,092 mi
Last recorded176,092 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 176,092 miles

Nearside Front OUTER SILL AND SILL BACK CORRODED

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 175,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front OUTER SILL AND SILL BACK CORRODED

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 172,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TEMPORARY FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 11 Mar 2024 169,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 165,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 157,862 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F STRUT TOPS WORN

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 151,787 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 151,645 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 148,596 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 139,775 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 139,745 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 132,061 miles

rear seats not in use belts not checked

Fail 20 Mar 2018 131,897 miles

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

rear seats not in use belts not checked

Pass 24 Mar 2017 123,474 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 123,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 110,269 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 110,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,076 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,736 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 NWB is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

FY06 NWB is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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