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KV56 UUK

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,040 mi
Last recorded92,040 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 UUK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 92,040 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 92,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 83,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 77,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 73,611 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 73,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 69,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,183 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 65,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,518 miles

Front both 225-45-17 tyres worn on edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,185 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,756 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)

both rear shock asorbers feel weak

play in steering

Fail 1 Sep 2014 48,756 miles

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

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)

both rear shock asorbers feel weak

play in steering

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,363 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre chogging up badly

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,694 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre sliightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,767 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre cracked

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 28,367 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,850 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 UUK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UUK, 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 UUK registered?

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

Is KV56 UUK safe to buy?

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