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KS56 VNV

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,864 mi
Last recorded134,864 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 VNV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 134,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 125,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 125,178 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 112,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,039 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,121 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,714 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 74,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,232 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 65,230 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise ns and os rear tyres uneven treadwear

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise all brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

advise osr tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 27,844 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE GETTING VERY LOW ON TRED.

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 VNV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

KS56 VNV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is KS56 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 VNV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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