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KN56 KPU

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,950 mi
Last recorded111,950 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 111,950 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 111,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,504 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 91,156 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,826 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

under trays fitted can not check underside properly

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 70,640 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,261 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,604 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,601 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,073 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 KPU 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 91.7%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

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

Is KN56 KPU safe to buy?

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