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KN56 SCV

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,391 mi
Last recorded81,391 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 SCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,391 miles

Central Front Exhaust center fitting sleeve corrosion but secure

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror loose in its fixing but not likely to become detached (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in the tread pattern area

Offside Rear Light unit outer cover damaged but not emitting any white light

Fail 18 Apr 2019 81,391 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Exhaust center fitting sleeve corrosion but secure

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror loose in its fixing but not likely to become detached (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in the tread pattern area

Offside Rear Light unit outer cover damaged but not emitting any white light

Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 79,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16/91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,258 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 74,256 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,522 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 67,522 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective light cleared and stayed out. (5.4.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat belt webbing slow to retract

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,518 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,726 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 14 Jun 2011 41,240 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 41,240 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,469 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,990 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 SCV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

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

Is KN56 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 SCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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