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KS56 VPJ

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,145 mi
Last recorded90,145 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 VPJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2025 90,145 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pedal not returning (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 88,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating adjustment required

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating adjustment required

Fail 21 Dec 2023 86,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Fore most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating adjustment required

Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fore most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,548 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,663 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,526 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,837 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,680 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,042 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,741 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,373 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

High level brake light inop

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,455 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 44,338 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,338 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,891 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,146 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,802 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 VPJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

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

Is KS56 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 VPJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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