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KV56 KYP

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,866 mi
Last recorded118,866 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 KYP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 118,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 109,378 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 109,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 95,097 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,159 miles

advise rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,139 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,068 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 49,457 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,462 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 KYP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KYP, 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 KYP registered?

KV56 KYP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is KV56 KYP safe to buy?

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