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SO06 KKB

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,819 mi
Last recorded127,819 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 KKB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 127,819 miles

battery light on

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jan 2016 127,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery light on

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,881 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 117,881 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 109,162 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 101,136 miles

Rear brake discs are slightly worn and show signs of overheating.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 91,147 miles

Hand brake cable are sticking when applied not affecting performance

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

Offside brakes sticking on not affecting performance

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,147 miles

Hand brake cable are sticking when applied not affecting performance

Offside brakes sticking on not affecting performance

Pass 10 Jan 2011 75,080 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,781 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 49,781 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,598 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM CENTRE OF TREAD.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 3MM CENTRE OF TREAD.

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

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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SO06 KKB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO06 KKB, 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 SO06 KKB registered?

SO06 KKB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is SO06 KKB safe to buy?

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