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KR56 PVU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,915 mi
Last recorded158,915 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 PVU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 158,915 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 158,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 156,063 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 144,894 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 135,384 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 135,384 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Hanger broken, currently held up by a piece of string (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2017 119,667 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter pin hole in gaiter

Fail 25 Sep 2017 119,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter pin hole in gaiter

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 119,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 20505516 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

exhaust mountings are deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,124 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 108,124 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,658 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 97,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 72,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,110 miles

Front wipers are smearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,681 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 33,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear wheel slight whine on rotation

Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,219 miles

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

nearside rear wheel slight whine on rotation

Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,419 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

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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KR56 PVU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KR56 PVU, 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 KR56 PVU registered?

KR56 PVU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is KR56 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 PVU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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