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KV56 HZU

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,456 mi
Last recorded129,456 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 HZU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 129,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust chasing corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 122,378 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover undertrays fitted

osr wheel slight grab

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,837 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,990 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 95,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,827 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,987 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre stepped on inside edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,481 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 64,481 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,852 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,046 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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KV56 HZU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KV56 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

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

Is KV56 HZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 HZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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