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CE56 VTL

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,885 mi
Last recorded100,885 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VTL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,252 miles

TPMS light illumiunated

Fail 3 Feb 2021 92,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light illumiunated

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,858 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,139 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91v (4.1.E.1)

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

eml

Fail 7 Feb 2018 66,943 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91v (4.1.E.1)

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

eml

Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,619 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 57,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear box has major leak (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick possible caliper (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

EML ON

Offside Front drivers seat missing height adjuster handle

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,299 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 56,299 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,846 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,503 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2014

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,093 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,109 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,658 miles

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

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

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 VTL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

CE56 VTL is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2006.

Is CE56 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 VTL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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