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FH55 KZS

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,389 mi
Last recorded92,389 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 KZS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,389 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,324 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,108 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,061 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 86,061 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,759 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,836 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,409 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2011 35,583 miles

small stonechip in windscreen//both rear brake back plates corroded and falling apart//osr tyre 1mm on inner edge and nail in tread//both front tyres 1.6/2mm on inner edge//rear brake discs worn and lipped//

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,148 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,574 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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FH55 KZS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FH55 KZS, 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 FH55 KZS registered?

FH55 KZS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is FH55 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 KZS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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