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KS55 XNM

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,294 mi
Last recorded102,294 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 XNM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,294 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 102,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,765 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 99,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,639 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 95,532 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,608 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 93,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight coolant leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,178 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,231 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,921 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,531 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2013 65,524 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,426 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge nearside rear outer wall damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,426 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge nearside rear outer wall damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Air bag light on

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge nearside rear outer wall damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,635 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 44,346 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,306 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,254 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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KS55 XNM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KS55 XNM, 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

How do I check the history of KS55 XNM?

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What year was KS55 XNM registered?

KS55 XNM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is KS55 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 XNM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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