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KE56 EYM

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,019 mi
Last recorded102,019 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 EYM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 102,019 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished - tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and corroded - grabbing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust section and hangers heavily corroded

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 14 Sep 2022 102,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 205/55/16 - Tyre has been driving on flat and has acquired damage (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished - tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and corroded - grabbing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust section and hangers heavily corroded

Reverse lamp not working

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 7 Oct 2021 101,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 6 Oct 2021 101,139 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.07 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose ALL (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS WARNING LIGHT IS ON

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,533 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 100,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perrishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms on

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,928 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 96,925 miles

Emissions not tested because of major oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,609 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 89,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions INSIDE OUT (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,133 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3 mm - 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

2.0 LITRES OF LOW-ASH OIL WAS ADDED TO BRING ENGINE OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM .

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT OF BACK BOX WELD (7.1.2)

SERVICE LAMP FLASHING ?

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,285 miles

1. 0 LITRE OF 5W30 ENGINE OIL HAD TO BE ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM .

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT AND IS LEAKING .

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 5 Oct 2015 74,285 miles

1. 0 LITRE OF 5W30 ENGINE OIL HAD TO BE ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM .

Nearside Stop lamp not working GLB 382 (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT AND IS LEAKING .

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,629 miles

service light on

Fail 26 Sep 2014 70,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

205/55/16

added 1.5 litre of 5/30 oil

requires alignment

service light on

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,877 miles

ENGINE COVER MISSING ?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,857 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY COTRRODED ON INSIDE FACE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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 2 Oct 2010 40,793 miles

1.5 LITRES OF 10W40 OIL ADDED.

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,486 miles

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

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 EYM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EYM, 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 EYM registered?

KE56 EYM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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