MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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
under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring view to some parts
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
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
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
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%
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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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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KN56 KSO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 September 2006.
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