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CE56 FGK

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,779 mi
Last recorded185,779 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FGK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 185,779 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 177,620 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 177,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 168,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 155,496 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 138,888 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 121,306 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 121,306 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,922 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 94,917 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 4 Jun 2011 82,652 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs corroded and slightly pitted

front discs and pads showing wear

sticker in windscreen nearside

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,158 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,059 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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CE56 FGK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CE56 FGK, 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 CE56 FGK registered?

CE56 FGK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is CE56 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 FGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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