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EX56 VFW

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,167 mi
Last recorded164,167 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VFW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 164,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing rusty

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

Offside Front wing rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 162,756 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose n\s and o\s front wings have rust patches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 160,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 158,131 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 148,715 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 130,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 107,958 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 107,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,136 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 101,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape and nip in outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 85,924 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 64,619 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 51,899 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 44,571 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,925 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,123 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,077 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,883 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 VFW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VFW, 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 EX56 VFW registered?

EX56 VFW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is EX56 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 VFW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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