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CV56 JFA

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

214,010 mi
Last recorded214,010 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 JFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 214,010 miles

Play/wear in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link upper ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 17 Jan 2019 214,002 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play/wear in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link upper ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 197,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 181,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 21 Jan 2016 166,173 miles

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

front brake discs inside edge poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2014 152,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 140,187 miles

exhaust centre brackets in poor condition

rear silecer in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2012 120,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust/silencer in poor condition

slight crack o/s/r lamp

Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,568 miles

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

rear exhaust/silencer in poor condition

slight crack o/s/r lamp

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight crack o/s/r lamp

Fail 29 Sep 2011 101,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight crack o/s/r lamp

Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake disc surfaces

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,762 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 JFA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV56 JFA, 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 CV56 JFA registered?

CV56 JFA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CV56 JFA safe to buy?

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