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CP56 GXW

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,053 mi
Last recorded116,053 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 GXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 116,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2024 112,645 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing low

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,705 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight surface rust on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,258 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,290 miles

All rear suspension component bushes deteriorated

All rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All rear suspension component bushes deteriorated

All rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,458 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,710 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 77,702 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 75,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,441 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 68,437 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,467 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 47,954 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,096 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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CP56 GXW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CP56 GXW, 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 CP56 GXW registered?

CP56 GXW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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