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KN56 KSE

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,658 mi
Last recorded93,658 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 93,658 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 93,658 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Due to tyre wear advise wheel alignment

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,101 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,234 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,397 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,480 miles

light surface scratches in windscreen "Zone A" not affecting drivers vision

Fail 17 Aug 2012 54,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light surface scratches in windscreen "Zone A" not affecting drivers vision

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,567 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

light scratches on windscreen

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 KSE 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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

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

Is KN56 KSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 KSE 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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