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CE56 FHG

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,996 mi
Last recorded74,996 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FHG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 74,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,829 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 64,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2014 40,371 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 38,625 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,625 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 31,519 miles

front brake imbalance at 25%

inner o/s/f +n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f headlight aim no clear image

wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Nov 2010 24,963 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 24,950 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,568 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 17,455 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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 FHG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FHG, 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

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What year was CE56 FHG registered?

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

Is CE56 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 FHG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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