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KV56 KYZ

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,893 mi
Last recorded68,893 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 KYZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 68,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 66,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 65,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,299 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 63,855 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / rusty inner edge working on about 60% (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad about 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / rusty inner edge working on about 60% (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear on about 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

tail box rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,133 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,225 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,600 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,435 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,427 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,425 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 KYZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

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

Is KV56 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 KYZ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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