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KN56 SJV

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,139 mi
Last recorded94,139 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,139 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,440 miles

engine mill light on

exhaust corroded

handbrake cables outer casings split

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat being fitted

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread 1.6mm [legal limit]

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,905 miles

engine mill light on

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat being fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 73,905 miles

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

engine mill light on

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat being fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,460 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust rear scilencer corroded

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,991 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,166 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,437 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test covering sills

plastic under trays fitted to floor pan at time of test

rear number plate cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,887 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test

plastic under trays fitted to floor pans at time of test

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 SJV 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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

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

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