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CV56 WCU

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,393 mi
Last recorded138,393 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 WCU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 138,393 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 138,392 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,389 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,801 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 122,801 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 116,689 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 116,689 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,258 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 103,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 95,261 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,932 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly stepped

covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 78,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres badly stepped

covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,732 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near and offside front tyres wearing inner and outer edges;

Pass 21 Dec 2011 37,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 22,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2009 8,969 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 WCU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

CV56 WCU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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