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KF55 RKX

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,697 mi
Last recorded144,697 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 RKX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 144,697 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage FRONT BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage FRONT BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low AND SLIGHT DAMAGE TO LENSE (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 125,555 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 124,938 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front Bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,004 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 95,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,162 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,768 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,006 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,868 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,041 miles

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 11 Jan 2010 34,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,449 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)

advise offside rear tyre has slight distortion across tread face

advise offside rear tyre has slight distortion across tread face

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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KF55 RKX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KF55 RKX, 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 KF55 RKX registered?

KF55 RKX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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