CarVerify

Free Car Check

KV56 UVH

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,387 mi
Last recorded145,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 UVH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 145,387 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front upper inner wing around strut top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front upper inner wing around strut top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

TPS light indicates a fault

corrosion to offside front wing

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2024 141,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

heat shield above rear exhaust silencer insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2023 135,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exaust corroded

engine undertray poor condition,

sill covers fitted

underbody corossion floor and general,

Fail 5 Jul 2023 135,290 miles

sill covers fitted

engine undertray poor condition,

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exaust corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underbody corossion floor and general,

Pass 12 Aug 2022 129,923 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust box corroded at rear

Pass 19 Aug 2020 123,270 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 123,270 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 120,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insurcure

Fail 19 Aug 2019 120,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insurcure

Pass 13 Aug 2018 115,009 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 115,009 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 110,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,938 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 96,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,530 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,755 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,785 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KV56 UVH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UVH, 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

How do I check the history of KV56 UVH?

You can check the full history of KV56 UVH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KV56 UVH registered?

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

Is KV56 UVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 UVH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV56 UVH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KV56 UVH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.