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KY56 OTW

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

213,105 mi
Last recorded213,105 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 OTW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 213,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 209,484 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 202,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 191,937 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 191,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 182,482 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 182,482 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 173,866 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 159,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 157,806 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 136,435 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 131,840 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 131,840 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,269 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 83,269 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 216,874 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 216,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 151,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,742 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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KY56 OTW is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KY56 OTW, 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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KY56 OTW is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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