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KN56 SBX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

243,587 mi
Last recorded243,587 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 243,587 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 243,582 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 232,471 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Apr 2022 232,470 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 209,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 209,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 187,764 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 187,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 166,400 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 146,262 miles

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

plastic covers not allowing full inspection of some components under car

Fail 9 Apr 2018 146,019 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

plastic covers not allowing full inspection of some components under car

Pass 18 Apr 2017 128,576 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,062 miles

oil leak from offside intercooler pipe

Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,121 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 76,121 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 73,360 miles

Both front brake disc braking surfaces very rusty on inner and outer

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

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

Offside rear hand brake lever on caliper not coming fully off

Fail 31 Aug 2013 73,360 miles

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

Both front brake disc braking surfaces very rusty on inner and outer

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear hand brake lever on caliper not coming fully off

Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,470 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 65,495 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 57,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,535 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 25 Sep 2010 46,407 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,479 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 SBX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

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

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