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CA56 CVF

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,393 mi
Last recorded193,393 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 CVF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 193,393 miles

Nearside Front wing slight crossion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 21 Feb 2024 189,265 miles

Nearside Front wing slight crossion

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 187,205 miles

Nearside Front wing slight crossion

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 18 Feb 2023 187,205 miles

Nearside Front wing slight crossion

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 28 Feb 2022 182,716 miles

Nearside Front wing slight crossion

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass (1.1.6 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 26 Feb 2022 182,512 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing slight crossion

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass (1.1.6 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Feb 2021 178,021 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 16% (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 Feb 2020 177,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 23 Feb 2019 170,096 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated park break just pass 16% (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 2 Mar 2018 164,676 miles

n/s/f tyre is nearing 2mm of tread

n/s/r wheel is binding slightly

parking brake efficiency is at minimum 16%, it may require repair or adjustment.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 164,648 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre is nearing 2mm of tread

n/s/r wheel is binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2017 163,648 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edges

n/s/r wheel is binding slightly

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Feb 2016 155,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent attention required (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2015 139,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 125,126 miles

both front discs worn on inner faces

Pass 5 Mar 2013 109,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 109,777 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 94,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,084 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CA56 CVF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA56 CVF, 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 CA56 CVF registered?

CA56 CVF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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