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EO56 KZX

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,207 mi
Last recorded101,207 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 KZX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,207 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 101,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 92,857 miles

engine warning lamp lit

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Sep 2017 92,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine warning lamp lit

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,659 miles

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter starting to split

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre perished cracking sidewall close to limit worn smooth on edges

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 13 Sep 2016 84,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter starting to split

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre perished cracking sidewall close to limit worn smooth on edges

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,020 miles

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit on 2mm

Fail 21 Sep 2015 75,020 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit on 2mm

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,536 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 62,536 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,164 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake performance uneven

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 19 Sep 2011 35,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake performance uneven

front tyres feathering on inner edges,perishing and cracking up

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,716 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and shows deep splits in tread.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,904 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front tyres feathering on edges and cracking up

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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EO56 KZX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO56 KZX, 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 EO56 KZX registered?

EO56 KZX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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