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KS56 VPP

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,420 mi
Last recorded99,420 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 VPP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,420 miles

Front windows wont open

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear heat shield loose

plastic under trays and over sills fitted

tyre pressure warning lamp on

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2018 99,420 miles

Front windows wont open

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear heat shield loose

plastic under trays and over sills fitted

tyre pressure warning lamp on

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,735 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,274 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,927 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn down to wear indicators.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 73,927 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn down to wear indicators.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,933 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,251 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,813 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,506 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 35,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,980 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,604 miles

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

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

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 VPP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,604cc 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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

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

Is KS56 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 VPP 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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