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KV56 HYJ

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,812 mi
Last recorded80,812 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 HYJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,812 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 80,800 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation caliper park lever siezed (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 80,786 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 76,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,359 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,838 miles

ns windscreen wiper blade worn

os windscreen wiper blade worn

Fail 20 Mar 2014 53,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,448 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 37,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,633 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,395 miles

both sills coverd

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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KV56 HYJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV56 HYJ, 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 KV56 HYJ registered?

KV56 HYJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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