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KR55 YOD

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,323 mi
Last recorded147,323 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 YOD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 147,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 136,793 miles

Front suspension attachment mountings are different.

Noise from gearbox.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 136,793 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front suspension attachment mountings are different.

Noise from gearbox.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,474 miles

Exhuast bracket corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2015 109,474 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhuast bracket corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,667 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 83,403 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 May 2013 77,173 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 77,173 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 64,370 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,806 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,735 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 44,735 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,774 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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KR55 YOD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KR55 YOD, 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 KR55 YOD registered?

KR55 YOD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is KR55 YOD safe to buy?

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