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KV56 UVK

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,183 mi
Last recorded130,183 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,183 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 127,227 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 121,601 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 121,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,739 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 103,476 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,370 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Mar 2014 72,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,469 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 21,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,947 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 UVK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

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

Is KV56 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 UVK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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