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KN56 KOU

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,374 mi
Last recorded71,374 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 KOU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,374 miles

covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 71,372 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,161 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,593 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,316 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 47,316 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,012 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,754 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,058 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 17,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,414 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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KN56 KOU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN56 KOU, 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 KOU registered?

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

Is KN56 KOU safe to buy?

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