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AU56 TMZ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,733 mi
Last recorded120,733 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 TMZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 120,733 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 119,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 117,846 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 114,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on instrument pannel

nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 1 Nov 2012 112,103 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 112,094 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,324 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 101,324 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,313 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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AU56 TMZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU56 TMZ, 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

How do I check the history of AU56 TMZ?

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What year was AU56 TMZ registered?

AU56 TMZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AU56 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 TMZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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