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FD56 JDJ

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,983 mi
Last recorded105,983 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 JDJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 105,983 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,263 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 89,504 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,038 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,325 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 74,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,311 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs grooved

Fail 13 Nov 2010 41,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 41,905 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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FD56 JDJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD56 JDJ, 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 FD56 JDJ registered?

FD56 JDJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is FD56 JDJ safe to buy?

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