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KV56 UTY

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,059 mi
Last recorded119,059 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 UTY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,059 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 119,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 106,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 100,083 miles

n/s/f/ link slightly deteriated-rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,334 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic under-trays

Fail 17 Aug 2017 91,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle fitted with plastic under-trays

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,351 miles

engine ecu light on

Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine ecu light on

off side rear tyre starting to be misshaped on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,116 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2015 73,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting pin broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (8.2.2)

All four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,560 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,375 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,946 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,225 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,155 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 UTY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

KV56 UTY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is KV56 UTY safe to buy?

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