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KN56 SFU

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,215 mi
Last recorded106,215 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 SFU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 106,215 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Silencer top skin peeling and exhaust system corroded all over (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All over corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays & engine cover fitted cannot assess all components

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills corroded front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2023 106,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Silencer top skin peeling and exhaust system corroded all over (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All over corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays & engine cover fitted cannot assess all components

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills corroded front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,329 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 104,329 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,043 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front,outer gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

tyre warning light on

Fail 20 Dec 2019 98,986 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front,outer gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

tyre warning light on

Pass 27 Dec 2018 91,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

tyre warning light on

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 27 Dec 2018 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

tyre warning light on

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,852 miles

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,499 miles

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2016 70,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2015 64,995 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,368 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 30,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,606 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking in between treads

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 SFU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

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

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