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KF56 ZVL

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,164 mi
Last recorded83,164 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 ZVL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,164 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 80,033 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 80,031 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,730 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,462 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 71,375 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 69,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,791 miles

front tyres almost worn to wear bars

Fail 31 Aug 2018 66,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres almost worn to wear bars

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,874 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,709 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,483 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 48,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,188 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,740 miles

oil level very low.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 35,740 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

oil level very low.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,969 miles

Front wipers smearing

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 28 Aug 2009 17,392 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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KF56 ZVL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KF56 ZVL, 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 KF56 ZVL registered?

KF56 ZVL is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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