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KE56 CLU

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,719 mi
Last recorded124,719 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 CLU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 124,719 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded due to vehicle standing

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,316 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2021 124,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 117,357 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,094 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 113,094 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 107,932 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between rear box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 107,931 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing both upper covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both o/s and n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between rear box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear cannot turn wheel freely

Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,175 miles

rear discs borderline corroded,front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,316 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 92,316 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,349 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,459 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,449 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,567 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,179 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,226 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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KE56 CLU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KE56 CLU, 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 KE56 CLU registered?

KE56 CLU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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