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CV56 FZS

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,682 mi
Last recorded97,682 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 FZS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,286 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,494 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 64,494 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,164 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,952 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,133 miles

rear centre seat belt release mechanism plastic cover missing

Fail 6 Dec 2010 44,133 miles

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

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

rear centre seat belt release mechanism plastic cover missing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,716 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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CV56 FZS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CV56 FZS, 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 CV56 FZS registered?

CV56 FZS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is CV56 FZS safe to buy?

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