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KN56 KPR

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,540 mi
Last recorded177,540 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 177,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 168,264 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot damaged and weeping grease

handbrake effort just passes mot

Pass 28 Jul 2017 163,462 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 159,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 154,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 150,393 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 145,198 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 133,391 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 133,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear dics corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 118,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 118,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 111,270 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 95,527 miles

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

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)

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 KPR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN56 KPR registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN56 KPR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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