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KN56 SGO

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,948 mi
Last recorded158,948 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 SGO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 158,948 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 151,629 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 151,629 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 137,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 127,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 119,919 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust Corroded

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

Slight Bind Offside Rear

Pass 19 Sep 2012 106,562 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2011 97,294 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,068 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,596 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 SGO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

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

Is KN56 SGO safe to buy?

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