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CV56 MBX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,653 mi
Last recorded119,653 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 MBX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,653 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 115,697 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 109,154 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 109,153 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,566 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 103,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,463 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,360 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,695 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 68,702 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 68,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,719 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,846 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,354 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 MBX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

CV56 MBX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is CV56 MBX safe to buy?

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