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KV06 PPY

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,416 mi
Last recorded141,416 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 PPY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 141,416 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 136,876 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 134,908 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light illuminated

Fail 16 Dec 2020 127,666 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Jun 2019 119,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,417 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 94,456 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 94,454 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,675 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 84,673 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,037 miles

offside and nearside rear tryes scrubbing on inside edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,713 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,562 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,493 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,816 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 PPY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KV06 PPY, 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 KV06 PPY registered?

KV06 PPY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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