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KN56 SKO

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,174 mi
Last recorded122,174 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 122,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 116,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 116,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 116,042 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,138 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,991 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,842 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,432 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,591 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 54,937 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both sills and underside of vehicle covered

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,937 miles

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

both sills and underside of vehicle covered

Pass 11 Sep 2010 44,453 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on all the time

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 SKO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

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

Is KN56 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 SKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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