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KE56 EXT

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,748 mi
Last recorded114,748 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 EXT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 114,748 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 114,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 109,240 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 109,240 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 101,620 miles

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded and breaking away

Fail 27 Jan 2020 101,620 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 92,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 84,325 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 84,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust clamp broken and exhaust system insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,577 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 76,572 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,856 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,296 miles

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.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 57,296 miles

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.

Pass 8 Dec 2012 47,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 39,676 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,983 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 18 Dec 2009 18,845 miles

outer sills covered

u8nder body protection covers fitted

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 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?

The MOT history for KE56 EXT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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