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KU56 CTZ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,188 mi
Last recorded90,188 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 CTZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,188 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 89,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 83,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 83,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,639 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 75,639 miles

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

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust Section Holed And Blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 57,375 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly Worn On Inner Tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Metal Brake Pipe From Flexi To Caliper Leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly Worn On Inner Tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,432 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

centre Exhaust Clamp Broken

Pass 29 Jan 2016 41,916 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 41,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,399 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 36,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,829 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 30,807 miles

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

Severe brake judder from front brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,749 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 25,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,945 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 17,516 miles

ADVISE ONLY... offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 17 Dec 2010 17,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

ADVISE ONLY... offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 16 Dec 2009 12,049 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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KU56 CTZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KU56 CTZ, 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 KU56 CTZ registered?

KU56 CTZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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