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KN56 SBV

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,729 mi
Last recorded142,729 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 142,729 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 132,556 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 132,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,478 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 127,440 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,206 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount or bushes worn

Fail 8 Oct 2019 122,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount or bushes worn

Pass 5 Oct 2018 112,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,435 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 101,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,534 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,378 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,270 miles

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

airbag lamp lit

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 31,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,707 miles

airbag light on

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 SBV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

KN56 SBV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is KN56 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 SBV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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