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KR06 VCW

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

167,456 mi
Last recorded167,456 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 VCW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 167,456 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 154,703 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 154,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides -----inner/outter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 140,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 140,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 137,810 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 136,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 133,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-body has slight surface rust

Pass 5 Jul 2019 128,901 miles

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

Outer sills covered in sill covers not allowing proper inspection

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Fail 5 Jul 2019 128,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Outer sills covered in sill covers not allowing proper inspection

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 21 May 2018 118,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 118,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 106,474 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 106,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 95,702 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

brake warning light on dash

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 95,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

brake warning light on dash

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seats fitted to o/s outer middle row & centre seat in the middle row & n/s/r rear seat

Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,230 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 82,225 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,537 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,511 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,146 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,843 miles

ESP LIGHT ON ON DASH

Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,594 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 37,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,393 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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KR06 VCW is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KR06 VCW, 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 KR06 VCW registered?

KR06 VCW is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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