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KV56 UTZ

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,763 mi
Last recorded120,763 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 UTZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 120,763 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 118,265 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 118,210 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 114,818 miles

NSR and OSR rear axle bushes worn

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 105,041 miles

ECU light on

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

Particulate filter warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2016 104,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

ECU light on

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

Particulate filter warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,864 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 98,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,380 miles

Airbag warning light on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 89,380 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,968 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,190 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,452 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 UTZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

KV56 UTZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is KV56 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 UTZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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