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KN56 SRY

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,188 mi
Last recorded95,188 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 SRY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,188 miles

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2019 95,188 miles

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

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,411 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,097 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 72,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner surface (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre, tread slightly cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on outer wall, wearing on inner surface (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner surface (4.1.E.1)

Rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 13 May 2016 72,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner surface (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre, tread slightly cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on outer wall, wearing on inner surface (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner surface (4.1.E.1)

Rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,569 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 54,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,676 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 49,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,089 miles

tyre dash lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,681 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 43,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,693 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 SRY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

KN56 SRY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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