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KN56 MWD

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,559 mi
Last recorded164,559 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 164,559 miles

Front both side front wings slight scabby/corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 164,559 miles

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

Front both side front wings slight scabby/corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 148,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 141,498 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 134,739 miles

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2020 134,793 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,840 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,650 miles

inside of front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,284 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,758 miles

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

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

offside rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,862 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,996 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,913 miles

Offside front brake disc, inner edge rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,154 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 36,154 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,875 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 MWD 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 83.3%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

KN56 MWD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is KN56 MWD safe to buy?

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