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FD56 MXH

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,456 mi
Last recorded90,456 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 MXH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2018 90,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield detatched

Exhaust mounting corroded

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside rear door and quarter panel damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear side light not working until tapped

Offside Rear damage to bodywork and door

Rear coil springs corroded

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust corroded

service light on

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear side light not working until tapped

Offside Rear damage to bodywork and door

Rear coil springs corroded

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust corroded

service light on

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Aug 2015 82,701 miles

Accident damage to offside rear quarter

Exhaust centre pipe mounting corroded

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 82,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Accident damage to offside rear quarter

Exhaust centre pipe mounting corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres going bald on inner edge

both front wipers smeering slightly

exhaust corroded

n/s/r wheel binding

o/s/r tyre low tread

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,685 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 70,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,860 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,018 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 50,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,124 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 39,124 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 MXH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

FD56 MXH is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is FD56 MXH safe to buy?

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