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KN56 SDU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,728 mi
Last recorded191,728 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 SDU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 191,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 185,899 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 179,845 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 179,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 175,278 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 171,029 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 170,989 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 168,297 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 168,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both nearside and offside inner rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 165,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 165,940 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside and offside inner front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 162,704 miles

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

n/s brake binging a bit

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection above

Pass 15 Sep 2018 155,219 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

outer skin on back box starting to rust

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection above

Pass 25 Aug 2017 140,610 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 140,610 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,957 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,092 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

h/brake outer cables rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2014 103,092 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

h/brake outer cables rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2013 88,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,550 miles

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,285 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 66,285 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,179 miles

belly pan fitted

nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,351 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 SDU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

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

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