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EX56 VFN

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,441 mi
Last recorded93,441 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VFN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 93,441 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 93,441 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,931 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 86,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre very close to the legal limt advise customer to change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,680 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 67,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,368 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 59,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 59,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,514 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,338 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,752 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Sep 2014 36,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,762 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,995 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,308 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,556 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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EX56 VFN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX56 VFN, 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 EX56 VFN registered?

EX56 VFN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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