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NK56 PJO

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,089 mi
Last recorded145,089 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 PJO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 145,089 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 144,964 miles

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2023 143,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 138,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 128,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 128,314 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 119,936 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 118,439 miles

Rear Silencer corroded but not blowing, outer skin

Fail 18 May 2019 118,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Silencer corroded but not blowing, outer skin

Pass 12 May 2018 115,686 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 112,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 109,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,790 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 91,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,997 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 83,806 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,929 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension components

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,643 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNABLE TO CHECK O/S/R SEAT BELT PROPERLY CHILDS SEAT FITTED

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,832 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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NK56 PJO 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 NK56 PJO, 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 NK56 PJO registered?

NK56 PJO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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