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WK56 XRS

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,445 mi
Last recorded124,445 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 XRS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,861 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,550 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,593 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 98,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,993 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 96,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,317 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,277 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,312 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 88,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,514 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 82,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,947 miles

exhaust system corroding rear box weak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,281 miles

both front tyres wear low on inner edges close to limit

front brake pads wearing low on inner

rear brake pads low on o/s

Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,654 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,242 miles

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

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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WK56 XRS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WK56 XRS, 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 WK56 XRS registered?

WK56 XRS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is WK56 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK56 XRS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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