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CK56 SMU

2006 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,664 mi
Last recorded183,664 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 SMU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 183,664 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 176,256 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 171,836 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 157,946 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 157,946 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 145,152 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 145,152 miles

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

centre exhaust box damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2017 132,240 miles

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

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2016 118,328 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 118,328 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 105,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,452 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 93,616 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 81,441 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Dec 2012 81,441 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,570 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 67,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 49,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,689 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)

both rear tyre tread low on outer/inner edges

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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CK56 SMU is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CK56 SMU, 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 CK56 SMU registered?

CK56 SMU is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 October 2006.

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