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KN56 SNF

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,099 mi
Last recorded119,099 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,099 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 24 Aug 2019 119,088 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 20 Aug 2018 113,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 113,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,383 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 95,441 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 95,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,559 miles

both front tyres inner edge wearing

both rear shockers weaping

rear pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,995 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,044 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,549 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 34,987 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,307 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 SNF 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 78.6%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

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

Is KN56 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 SNF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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