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KN56 SFK

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,713 mi
Last recorded91,713 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 91,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 91,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front front flexi insicure

Offside Front flexi insicure

Pass 12 Oct 2022 91,001 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 91,001 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,072 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,114 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 89,114 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,948 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 87,939 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,789 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 83,789 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,827 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,267 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 72,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 65,699 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,288 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,474 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,575 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,852 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 SFK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

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

Is KN56 SFK safe to buy?

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