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KN56 KSO

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,841 mi
Last recorded125,841 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 KSO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2021 125,841 miles

Both sides front wings corroded however no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,225 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 117,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,817 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexible ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded not excessive

under-trays, engine covers & plastic over sills fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,372 miles

under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring view to some parts

Fail 13 Jul 2017 86,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring view to some parts

Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,502 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre inner band worn & wearing out of shape

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of heat

under-trays fitted obscuring view to some parts

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded excessive/holed (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner band devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre inner band worn & wearing out of shape

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of heat

Offside Rear caliper hand brake lever not returning 100%

under-trays fitted obscuring view to some parts

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front foot brake slow on increase 29%

offside rear foot brake slow on increase 24%

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,878 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust centre securing clamps corroded

offside rear tyre inner band worn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,152 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,152 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 61,658 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted

floor pans have covers fitted inspection restricted

Fail 15 Sep 2012 61,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted

floor pans have covers fitted inspection restricted

Pass 10 Sep 2011 54,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,412 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)

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 KSO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KSO, 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 KSO registered?

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

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