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KV56 VPM

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,432 mi
Last recorded154,432 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 VPM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2017 154,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 146,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 136,356 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,986 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 125,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 115,075 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,341 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,070 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 VPM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

KV56 VPM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is KV56 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 VPM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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