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KU56 CXA

2006 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,942 mi
Last recorded126,942 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 CXA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 126,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 126,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount worn ex play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spear fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount worn ex play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 123,995 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 123,989 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 116,532 miles

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTINGS

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 116,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTINGS

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,938 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 108,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,995 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 102,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside inner sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,946 miles

Advanced corrosion in nearside inner sill(holed but not in testable area)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both third row seats missing

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,676 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 91,553 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,225 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 82,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 76,782 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 76,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2013 65,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,497 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,906 miles

both front brake disc's excessively worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,567 miles

n/s/rear seat not fitted at time of test.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 31,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear seat not fitted at time of test.

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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KU56 CXA is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CXA, 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 KU56 CXA registered?

KU56 CXA is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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