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FD56 FMX

2006 Seat Altea

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,005 mi
Last recorded93,005 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 FMX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,005 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 85,348 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring testers view of certain items.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,477 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,728 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 71,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2016 64,058 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,229 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 48,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished and starting to crack

plastic covers fitted to the underneath restricting inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,511 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,456 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer tyre wall's deteriorated

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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FD56 FMX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FD56 FMX, 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

How do I check the history of FD56 FMX?

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What year was FD56 FMX registered?

FD56 FMX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is FD56 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 FMX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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