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KN56 SJY

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,485 mi
Last recorded137,485 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 137,485 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 137,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,512 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 124,512 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 115,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 103,268 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,481 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,234 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 77,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,958 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,402 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,684 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 SJY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN56 SJY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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