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KO56 FMD

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,252 mi
Last recorded117,252 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 FMD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 117,252 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 117,252 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,167 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 88,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,086 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 69,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,998 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,617 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,666 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,572 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,412 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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KO56 FMD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KO56 FMD, 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 KO56 FMD registered?

KO56 FMD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 November 2006.

Is KO56 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO56 FMD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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