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KS56 FPD

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,298 mi
Last recorded87,298 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 FPD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 87,298 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 87,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,359 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 84,359 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 81,809 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 79,570 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,348 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 78,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 75,425 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,767 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 73,767 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,717 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,672 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,013 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,004 miles

front tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre has a deep cut in tread

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,973 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 FPD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FPD, 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 KS56 FPD?

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What year was KS56 FPD registered?

KS56 FPD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is KS56 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 FPD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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