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CE56 FGP

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FGP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,091 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 106,848 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 106,838 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,879 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 100,656 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,552 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 93,552 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases General deterioration to rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 86,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases General deterioration to rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,360 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 79,360 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,056 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 74,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,290 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 58,584 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 58,582 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs coroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 3 Dec 2012 47,032 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,629 miles

Nail in rear tyre

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear NO plate deteriorated

slight corosion on front brake discs

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Dec 2011 40,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in rear tyre

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear NO plate deteriorated

slight corosion on front brake discs

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,461 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,117 miles

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

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 FGP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE56 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

CE56 FGP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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