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FD56 VSX

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,688 mi
Last recorded124,688 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 VSX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 124,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust rusting

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2020 111,297 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 99,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 88,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 88,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 80,181 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt little end split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 71,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 62,063 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 52,945 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 48,541 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 45,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 41,966 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 37,548 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,559 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 VSX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FD56 VSX, 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 FD56 VSX registered?

FD56 VSX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is FD56 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 VSX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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