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KR56 YMT

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,881 mi
Last recorded118,881 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YMT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 118,881 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight Blow In Exhaust Clamp

Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,245 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre age cracked tread area and worn both edges (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre age cracked tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre age cracked tread area and worn inner edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre age cracked tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,059 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber doughnut part split ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

eml light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,549 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,498 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 72,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSR brake pads worn thin

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

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

Possible vacuum leak, inspection advised

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,989 miles

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

all 4 tyres have radial cracks

Pass 22 Nov 2013 58,249 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,957 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YMT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

KR56 YMT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is KR56 YMT safe to buy?

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