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KR06 JDZ

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,289 mi
Last recorded159,289 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 JDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 159,289 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 156,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 153,642 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

n/s handbrake low effort

rear exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 150,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Fail 4 Mar 2019 150,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2018 144,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 14,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 21 Feb 2017 134,568 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 118,189 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,688 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer and center mounting corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2015 114,687 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer and center mounting corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,954 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 103,935 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and worn smooth on the inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,168 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 94,168 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,998 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 83,998 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2011 71,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,088 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,277 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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KR06 JDZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KR06 JDZ, 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 KR06 JDZ registered?

KR06 JDZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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