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KV56 KYT

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,718 mi
Last recorded154,718 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 KYT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 154,718 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2024 154,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2023 148,522 miles

Corrosion on all rear suspension components

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bushes, both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 148,522 miles

Corrosion on all rear suspension components

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bushes, both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 148,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on all rear suspension components

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bushes, both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 144,784 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,482 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 139,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 135,224 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 135,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 127,693 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 127,693 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,704 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin coming adrift

Fail 30 Jan 2018 117,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust box outer skin coming adrift

Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,880 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,716 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,215 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,179 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 64,112 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,416 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,814 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,708 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,506 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 KYT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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