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CE56 VUD

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,360 mi
Last recorded130,360 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VUD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 130,360 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 115,482 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 115,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 110,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 110,647 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,906 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 101,070 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,456 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 8 Jun 2017 94,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 4 Oct 2016 87,357 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,673 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,815 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and treads cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust section fouling rear axle tube

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,907 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,866 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,300 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,309 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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CE56 VUD is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE56 VUD, 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 CE56 VUD registered?

CE56 VUD is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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