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KO06 XTF

2006 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

175,717 mi
Last recorded175,717 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 XTF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 175,717 miles

Both front sections of chassis legs corroded and in poor condition

Both front suspension top mounts play but not excessive

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 175,714 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front sections of chassis legs corroded and in poor condition

Both front suspension top mounts play but not excessive

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 168,934 miles

Front Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 164,800 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 164,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front and rear sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 160,972 miles

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

N/S O/S front section of inner sill corroded and in poor condition

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 157,528 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn and in poor condition

both sections of rear inner sills ajcent to subframe mounts corroded and in poor condition

different size tyres fitted front to back

o/s rear light broken

Pass 5 Jan 2018 152,228 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 152,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 145,869 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN

Fail 5 Jan 2017 145,869 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN

Pass 5 Jan 2016 138,018 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 130,810 miles

handbrake cables in poor condition

n/s mirrior glass cracked

noise from o/s rear wheelbearing

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2014 124,053 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front 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 17 Dec 2013 124,044 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,478 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside mirror has slight damage

Fail 10 Sep 2012 107,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside mirror has slight damage

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

hole in o/s rear light lense

n/s lower ball joint boot split

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2011 88,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

hole in o/s rear light lense

n/s lower ball joint boot split

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,968 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 72,967 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,793 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 52,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KO06 XTF is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KO06 XTF, 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 KO06 XTF registered?

KO06 XTF is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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