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KV06 POF

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,028 mi
Last recorded151,028 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 POF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 151,028 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened an back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,637 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General under body corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 141,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General under body corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 131,096 miles

osf wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2023 131,096 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

osf wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 113,553 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 113,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 108,047 miles

TPMS light on

no reverse lights

Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,323 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,361 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,361 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty fog lamp working on side lights only, not on dipped beam (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (5.4.2)

tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,329 miles

Nearside Rear brake tight to turn by hand

Fail 18 Apr 2016 86,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake tight to turn by hand

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,923 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,838 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 19,734 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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KV06 POF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KV06 POF, 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 KV06 POF registered?

KV06 POF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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