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KT06 GXO

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,267 mi
Last recorded142,267 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 GXO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 142,267 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 142,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 117,305 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s back plates rusting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 117,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear and o/s back plates rusting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,043 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,240 miles

Brake back plates slightly corroded

EML light on

Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,230 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake back plates slightly corroded

EML light on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,680 miles

EML light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,272 miles

Engine light on

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,999 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 62,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,317 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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KT06 GXO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KT06 GXO, 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 KT06 GXO registered?

KT06 GXO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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