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KR56 RXL

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,391 mi
Last recorded98,391 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 98,391 miles

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin split/corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm . both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm . both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin split/corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 95,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm . both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm . both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin split/corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/split

Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 88,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 85,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 80,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 80,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,115 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,055 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,251 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,080 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,445 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 63,445 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,254 miles

advise baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat, seat belt not tested

advise front brake disc badly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,806 miles

Both front tyres are the wrong size and O/S/F near to legal limit.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F brake discs is badly corroded on the inner side, recommend replacing front discs and pads.

Rear wiper blade smearing screen.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,529 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 53,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/r seat belt not tested due to baby seat fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

engine oil level bellow minimum

front wiper blades streaking slightly

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 RXL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KR56 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

KR56 RXL is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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