MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brake disc (inside face) corroded/lipped/scored
both front tyres scrubbing off slightly - inside edges
exhaust middle section hanger broken
exhaust rear silencer (backbox) outer skin corroded/breaking away
general corrosion on underside of vehicle - rear subframe/suspension and brake component's
nearside front outer cv boot has a small split
rear child seats fitted obscuring full seat/belt inspection
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (wishbone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres scrubbing off slightly - inside edges
exhaust middle section hanger broken
exhaust rear silencer (backbox) outer skin corroded/breaking away
general corrosion on underside of vehicle - rear subframe/suspension and brake component's
nearside front outer cv boot has a small split
offside front brake disc (inside face) corroded/lipped/scored
rear child seats fitted obscuring full seat/belt inspection
exhaust mounting broken - center section
front brake discs lipped/scored (inside face)
nearside and offside front outer CV boots perished/small splits
offside front wishbone ball joint has slight play
offside rear tyre very worn and scrubbing off heavily inside edge
rear child seat fitted obscuring full seat/belt inspection
rear exhaust (backbox) outer skin corroded/breaking away
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre very worn and scrubbing off heavily inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust mounting broken - center section
front brake discs lipped/scored (inside face)
nearside and offside front outer CV boots perished/small splits
offside front wishbone ball joint has slight play
offside rear tyre very worn and scrubbing off heavily inside edge
rear child seat fitted obscuring full seat/belt inspection
rear exhaust (backbox) outer skin corroded/breaking away
rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded and breaking away
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded and breaking away
advise nearside and offside rear brake discs lipped/worn
advise nearside front tyre outer shoulder scrubbing off and also on 2mm wear indicators recommend tyre replacement 205x55x16
advise rear back box (exhaust) outer skin heavily corroded
advise rear exhaust mounting broken away from exhaust system but still secure
Exhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust clamp broken and exhaust system insecure (7.1.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal travels
exhaust system & brackets corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust back box outter skin is corroded.
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust back box outter skin is corroded.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
outer sills covered
u8nder body protection covers fitted
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KE56 EXT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 KE56 EXT, 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 EXT registered?
KE56 EXT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 December 2006.
Is KE56 EXT safe to buy?
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