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KV56 PKE

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,525 mi
Last recorded112,525 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 PKE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 112,525 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 112,520 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central silencer is broken on exit pipe, blowing a lot. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear, lower engine suspension arm bush split and has excessive play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminating (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm on rear set up, front bush is splitting and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm on rear set up, front bush is splitting and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminating (0.1 (d))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are worn almost below tread, starting to cut into carcass of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels are stiff to turn due to rear wheel brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door wont unlock, have to firstly open from inside of vehicle, then it will open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main lower sus arm inner bush is perished, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main lower sus arm inner bush is perished, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect next to no damping resistance (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off rear plate is loose and the condition isn't great but reg can be read (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated but not showing system fault

Fail 27 Jun 2018 98,872 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated but not showing system fault

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,283 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,653 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,231 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,537 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 44,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,588 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 34,586 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,525 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 21 Jul 2010 17,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,492 miles

rear seat belts not tested.child seats fitted

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 PKE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

KV56 PKE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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