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KN56 MWC

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,699 mi
Last recorded108,699 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 MWC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 108,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge alll four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 108,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge alll four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 100,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2019 92,707 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 92,705 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear quarter panel / rear bumper slight accident damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

wipers worn

Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,980 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside rear at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear brake pipe corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front disc starting to corrode

front wipers worn

rear suspension arm bushes starting to wear

rear wiper worn

Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,980 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension arm bushes starting to wear

rear wiper worn

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside rear at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear brake pipe corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front disc starting to corrode

front wipers worn

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,878 miles

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear wiper not clearing effectively

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 74,878 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear wiper not clearing effectively

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,780 miles

front discs surface rust

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Jul 2015 69,780 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

front discs surface rust

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil Leak @ EGR Valve

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 58,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level below minimum

Fail 27 Jul 2013 58,709 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level below minimum

Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,731 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 50,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,108 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 37,212 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

steering and susp slight

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,212 miles

steering and susp slight

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,589 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 MWC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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