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KN56 MWW

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,004 mi
Last recorded139,004 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 139,004 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle/subframe pipe, o/s to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box/pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 8 Mar 2021 138,993 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle/subframe pipe, o/s to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box/pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all round (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level, on MIN

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 26 Mar 2020 136,714 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 136,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,065 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 133,065 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 131,950 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 131,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 124,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 124,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 113,407 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 101,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted offside & nearside obscuring testable areas on both outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2014 101,312 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre wear on inner shoulder

Sill covers fitted offside & nearside obscuring testable areas on both outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake shows signs of overheating.

Sill covers fitted offside & nearside,unable to fully inspect both outer sills.

Tyre pressure warnig lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2013 90,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front & both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake shows signs of overheating.

Sill covers fitted offside & nearside,unable to fully inspect both outer sills.

Tyre pressure warnig lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 79,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seated to n.s.r seat not allowing a full check of the seat belt

n.s.r shocker damp

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2012 79,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seated to n.s.r seat not allowing a full check of the seat belt

condensation in both front head lamps

n.s.r shocker damp

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disce corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,079 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,657 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 MWW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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