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KR56 XSJ

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,446 mi
Last recorded117,446 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 XSJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2022 117,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 115,108 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 114,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

tyre warning light on

Fail 6 Sep 2019 114,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

tyre warning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2018 109,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 100,158 miles

ENG\OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced HAZED BOTH LENSES (1.7.5a)

Front SCREENWASH JETS POOR

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed AND DAMAGE (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 86,260 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 71,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,262 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 57,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,095 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,879 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 XSJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XSJ, 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 KR56 XSJ registered?

KR56 XSJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is KR56 XSJ safe to buy?

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