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KS56 EJZ

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,910 mi
Last recorded124,910 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 EJZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 124,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,359 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 120,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 115,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 109,692 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 109,682 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre bold and close to cords on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front flexy exhaust deteriated blowing internaly

Fail 24 Jun 2016 101,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre bold and close to cords on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front flexy exhaust deteriated blowing internaly

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 86,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 May 2013 80,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2012 75,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,407 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,623 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,064 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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KS56 EJZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS56 EJZ, 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 KS56 EJZ registered?

KS56 EJZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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