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BK56 ECD

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,530 mi
Last recorded115,530 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 ECD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 115,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 114,591 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 103,502 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 93,252 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2023 93,252 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,519 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 85,519 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,784 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,766 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 67,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,790 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 53,790 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 46,708 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 46,706 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,899 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,113 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,086 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front o/s rear n/s rear child seats fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted n/s rear seat

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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BK56 ECD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 78,898 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 Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK56 ECD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK56 ECD registered?

BK56 ECD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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