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KN56 SOE

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,069 mi
Last recorded123,069 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 SOE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 123,069 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 113,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 112,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Disc running out

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,048 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,545 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,434 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 76,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,898 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 65,849 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,234 miles

front brake discs worn

interior mirror damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,094 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 SOE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

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

Is KN56 SOE safe to buy?

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