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KS56 EKV

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,044 mi
Last recorded105,044 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 EKV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,044 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded/ubcc

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,285 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 75,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,477 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,426 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,228 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 EKV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EKV, 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 KS56 EKV registered?

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

Is KS56 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 EKV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS56 EKV have outstanding finance?

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