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DU56 KWL

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,911 mi
Last recorded78,911 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 KWL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,911 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,197 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 69,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,602 miles

Nearside front seat belt clasp cover missing

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 59,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front seat belt clasp cover broken

Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,351 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 48,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 41,695 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,480 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,849 miles

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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DU56 KWL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU56 KWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU56 KWL registered?

DU56 KWL is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is DU56 KWL safe to buy?

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