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DG56 FXY

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,255 mi
Last recorded81,255 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FXY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 81,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,427 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust bbox outer shroud corroded also heat shield above bbox insecure

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some checkable items

Fail 12 Oct 2017 76,419 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,315 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Rear pads low

Offside Rear slight bind on rotation

Fail 7 Oct 2016 70,315 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear pads low

Offside Rear slight bind on rotation

Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,319 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,196 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,585 miles

advise re check all brakes in 6 months time

Fail 3 Oct 2013 53,585 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise re check all brakes in 6 months time

Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,175 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 49,175 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,312 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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DG56 FXY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG56 FXY, 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 DG56 FXY registered?

DG56 FXY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is DG56 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 FXY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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