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WX56 ZKK

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,562 mi
Last recorded134,562 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 ZKK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 134,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 134,562 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 130,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 125,029 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2024 125,029 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2023 121,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 112,207 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 17 Jun 2022 112,207 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 16 Jun 2021 105,483 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 105,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 98,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 98,855 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,994 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 93,992 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,339 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 86,339 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,953 miles

aftermarket headlights fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 72,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

aftermarket headlights fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,494 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,303 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 44,363 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,058 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,276 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,881 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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WX56 ZKK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WX56 ZKK, 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 WX56 ZKK registered?

WX56 ZKK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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