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KN56 KNY

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,942 mi
Last recorded94,942 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 KNY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 94,942 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 91,633 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating discs & pads over heated (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Sep 2016 81,559 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear advise a matching set of shocks fitted at same time

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,070 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,005 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2012 43,005 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,162 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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KN56 KNY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN56 KNY, 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 KN56 KNY registered?

KN56 KNY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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