CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU56 CVW

2006 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,298 mi
Last recorded172,298 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 CVW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 172,298 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 158,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 153,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion visable n/s + o/s rear sill /suspension fixing area unable to fully inspect plastic over covers covering

Pass 9 Aug 2018 139,577 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 139,577 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate condition

both sides inner sills corrode

Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate condition

both sides inner sills corrode

Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 117,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 107,899 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 107,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 93,268 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Dec 2014 93,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,118 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear wheel rim repaired with weld

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear 2 seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2013 77,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear wheel rim repaired with weld

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear 2 seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,621 miles

centre seat in centre row and both rear seats not fitted at time of test

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,305 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Seat Alhambra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU56 CVW is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KU56 CVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU56 CVW?

You can check the full history of KU56 CVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU56 CVW registered?

KU56 CVW is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is KU56 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 CVW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU56 CVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU56 CVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.