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KN56 KPL

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,258 mi
Last recorded138,258 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 KPL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 138,258 miles

Central exhaust clamp in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint bolt broken but still secure

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2022 138,258 miles

Central exhaust clamp in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint bolt broken but still secure

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2021 126,884 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 126,860 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 116,440 miles

Front tyres getting down both sides

Rear tyres getting down both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2019 106,480 miles

tyre warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,198 miles

Rear both tyres getting down

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,477 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres cracked throughout tread

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,158 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside

Nearside Rear brake caliper does not return to hand brake stop

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,583 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc,s in VERY poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,249 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,353 miles

205/55/16 both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 54,616 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,616 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,663 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 49,663 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 44,326 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,172 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 KPL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KPL, 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 KPL registered?

KN56 KPL is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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