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KU56 YVX

2006 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,893 mi
Last recorded159,893 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 159,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 154,194 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 148,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 148,693 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 141,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 134,032 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 123,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,523 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 106,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 98,116 miles

Nearside Front inner cv boot poor/nsr tyre poor

Fail 24 Sep 2016 98,116 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front inner cv boot poor/nsr tyre poor

Pass 5 Oct 2015 79,668 miles

pad warning light on

Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

pad warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 66,873 miles

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

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

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

off side & near side front tyres start to perishing, reccommend change soon

Fail 5 Oct 2013 66,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

off side & near side front tyres start to perishing, reccommend change soon

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,687 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 52,309 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,309 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,962 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,345 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 35,338 miles

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

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 YVX is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

KU56 YVX is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KU56 YVX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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