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FY56 JRU

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,494 mi
Last recorded135,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 JRU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 135,494 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front top shocker mount has slight play

both side inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2022 135,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front top shocker mount has slight play

both side inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 127,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 122,186 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 119,090 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 103,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,469 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 95,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,323 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 93,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken fouling inner wing (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2016 80,180 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 80,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 66,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2014 60,544 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2013 54,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inop

rear wiper smearing

Fail 29 Jun 2013 54,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inop

rear wiper smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Emissions Only Just Passed Requirements

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 29 Jun 2012 48,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Emissions Only Just Passed Requirements

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside inner CV boot split

rear discs grooved

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,479 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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FY56 JRU is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FY56 JRU, 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 FY56 JRU registered?

FY56 JRU is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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