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KU56 YVW

2006 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,163 mi
Last recorded186,163 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 YVW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 186,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill has corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill has corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 186,025 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills have corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills have corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 179,912 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 179,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 170,596 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 170,593 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside front (3.5 (a))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Brake servo pipe split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 164,334 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 157,154 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 157,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 146,978 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 146,682 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 139,599 miles

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,357 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 114,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,507 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,295 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2012 75,716 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 63,480 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread area

Pass 14 Aug 2010 49,239 miles

Front Brake Disc's Worn

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 32,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 32,087 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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KU56 YVW is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

KU56 YVW is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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