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CV56 VLX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,881 mi
Last recorded26,881 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,881 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 26,881 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,574 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,611 miles

Advise on condition of rear exhaust box

Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,593 miles

Advise on condition of front and rear discs and rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Feb 2012 19,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,245 miles

ADVISE/ REAR REG PLATE IS STARTING TO DETERORATE.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 14,179 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 VLX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLX, 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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How do I check the history of CV56 VLX?

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What year was CV56 VLX registered?

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

Is CV56 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV56 VLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV56 VLX have outstanding finance?

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