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KV56 JVU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,379 mi
Last recorded179,379 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 JVU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 179,379 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 179,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 152,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 128,056 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 117,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front tyre wearing badily on inner and outer edges

offside rear wheel binding when rotating by hand

suggest check and adjust tracking non test item

Pass 16 Oct 2017 107,344 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,961 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 96,902 miles

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

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and wearing low in centre of tread at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,227 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 78,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,388 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,910 miles

both front tyres starting to low on tread

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

most of cars underside covered in plastic

no n/s/r fog light working

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to o/s/f fog light

toys on int. mirror

Fail 27 Oct 2009 32,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JVU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JVU, 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 KV56 JVU registered?

KV56 JVU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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