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KR56 PXB

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,044 mi
Last recorded119,044 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 PXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 119,044 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 119,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,579 miles

screen wash / rear exhaust mounting / coolant low suspect leak and no anti freeze'

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,937 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 112,936 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 108,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2019 108,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,320 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 104,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,933 miles

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2018 100,923 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2017 95,196 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2017 95,191 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,114 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 86,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,186 miles

Slight bind n/s/r brake

nail in n/s/r tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,652 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,233 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 57,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,164 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,323 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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KR56 PXB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

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

Is KR56 PXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 PXB shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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