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CV56 VLA

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,146 mi
Last recorded156,146 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 VLA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 156,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 143,710 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 128,184 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 114,379 miles

Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,525 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 100,025 miles

Centre child seat fitted n/s rear

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

slight corrosion on o/s brake pipe going into rear hose

small stone chips in windscrean

tow bar socket bracket corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 100,025 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre child seat fitted n/s rear

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

slight corrosion on o/s brake pipe going into rear hose

small stone chips in windscrean

tow bar socket bracket corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,444 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 Jul 2015 90,444 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,970 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil low

slight corrosion and wear on front brake disc inner faces

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,139 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,158 miles

(3.5.1g)The front and the rear brake pads (both axle sets) are wearing thin and will soon be ready for renewal

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the inner side of the central band of tread is wearing unevenly.

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.0mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.97mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band of tread is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.56mm

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 57,460 miles

(1.8A.1)The nearside front dipped beam horizontal cut off and the image break point were affected,the bulb was incorreectly fitted,which has now been rectified (PRS)

(3.5.1f)The nearside rear brake pad(s) are wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside rear brake pad(s) are wearing thin

(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,460 miles

(1.8A.1)The nearside front dipped beam horizontal cut off and the image break point were affected,the bulb was incorreectly fitted,which has now been rectified (PRS)

(3.5.1f)The nearside rear brake pad(s) are wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside rear brake pad(s) are wearing thin

(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

Fail 30 Sep 2010 48,709 miles

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

(2.0)The front lower underside has a protective shield fitted

(4.1D.1e)The offside and the nearside front tyres valves stems are deteriorating (4.1D.1e)The offside and the nearside rear tyres valves stems are deteriorating

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside outer lower sills have protective covers fitted.The offside and the nearside front to rear floor panels have covers fitted

(7.4B.2b)The smoke opacity limit cannot be measured,i.e. Euro III standards,therefore a hand written document has been issued with the legal details recorded as necessary

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,709 miles

(2.0)The front lower underside has a protective shield fitted

(4.1D.1e)The offside and the nearside front tyres valves stems are deteriorating (4.1D.1e)The offside and the nearside rear tyres valves stems are deteriorating

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside outer lower sills have protective covers fitted.The offside and the nearside front to rear floor panels have covers fitted

(7.4B.2b)The smoke opacity limit cannot be measured,i.e. Euro III standards,therefore a hand written document has been issued with the legal details recorded as necessary

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,094 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 VLA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLA, 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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CV56 VLA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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