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KT06 MPU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,433 mi
Last recorded135,433 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 135,433 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

general underside corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Oct 2023 135,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak inlet trunking appears loose (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

general underside corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Jan 2021 133,302 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Jan 2021 133,301 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Jan 2020 131,710 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Jan 2019 127,196 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Jan 2018 123,493 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Aug 2016 117,995 miles

brake discs in poor condition.engine noisy on acceleration

Pass 24 Aug 2015 116,323 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 116,307 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 113,393 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 82,224 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,011 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre has two small cutts on outer tread section

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,564 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,400 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 MPU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KT06 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

KT06 MPU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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