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CU56 LZJ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,868 mi
Last recorded128,868 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LZJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,143 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,542 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 62,130 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,130 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,377 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,642 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,659 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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CU56 LZJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CU56 LZJ, 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 CU56 LZJ registered?

CU56 LZJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is CU56 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 LZJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU56 LZJ have outstanding finance?

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