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KS56 VOU

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,283 mi
Last recorded135,283 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 135,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 122,489 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 122,481 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 107,167 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2014 107,167 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,471 miles

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)

nearside front tyre no tread inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,503 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 63,370 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 63,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,548 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

shallow cuts nearside front tyre sidewall

shallow cuts offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,306 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 VOU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

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

Is KS56 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 VOU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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