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KN56 MYB

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,842 mi
Last recorded145,842 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 MYB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2023 145,842 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch, inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch, inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 141,451 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 134,977 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 130,987 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 130,987 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 121,189 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 121,125 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 112,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 104,649 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 104,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 96,179 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 96,179 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 89,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 76,590 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)

Pass 2 May 2013 66,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 58,690 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)

Fail 14 May 2012 58,690 miles

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

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 13 May 2011 47,057 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt stock cover missing

Pass 18 May 2010 35,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r seatbelt stock cover missing

Fail 18 May 2010 35,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r seatbelt stock cover missing

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 MYB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN56 MYB registered?

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

Is KN56 MYB safe to buy?

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