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KM06 NXT

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,897 mi
Last recorded165,897 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 NXT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 165,897 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 160,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 155,872 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 155,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 147,991 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box not in good condition

Fail 3 Jul 2018 147,991 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box not in good condition

Pass 3 Jul 2017 139,283 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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body surface corrosion various

Fail 30 Jun 2017 139,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body surface corrosion various

Pass 8 Jul 2016 132,983 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 132,983 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 122,522 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 109,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 91,405 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,931 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,499 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,432 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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KM06 NXT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KM06 NXT, 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 NXT registered?

KM06 NXT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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