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KS56 EKF

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,488 mi
Last recorded124,488 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 EKF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 124,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 122,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 122,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 119,310 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 119,289 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 114,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 110,349 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 110,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 106,272 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 106,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,045 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 98,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

boyh front tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2010 738,999 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 47,949 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs lipped

rear tyres wearing unevenly

various marks in swept area of windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,949 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear tyres wearing unevenly

various marks in swept area of windscreen

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 EKF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KS56 EKF, 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 EKF registered?

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

Is KS56 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 EKF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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