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KM06 ESV

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,068 mi
Last recorded136,068 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 ESV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 136,068 miles

Front both sides brake disc rear plate correded

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

Rear both sides brake disc back plate correded

Fail 15 Jul 2021 136,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides brake disc rear plate correded

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear both sides brake disc back plate correded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 126,774 miles

Engine warning light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 1 Jun 2020 126,301 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine warning light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,159 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 117,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 111,926 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear door handle slightly insecure

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

Rear rear number plate slightly damaged

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 106,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear door handle slightly insecure

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear number plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 101,701 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

Fail 2 Jun 2016 101,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front bottom arm ,rear bush split

nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs heavily worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

nearside front brake disc backing plate corroded

nearside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 81,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front brake discs are worn

Fail 3 May 2013 81,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 53,526 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,677 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 30,719 miles

wipers slightly smearing

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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KM06 ESV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc 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 KM06 ESV, 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 KM06 ESV registered?

KM06 ESV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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