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FE56 CGZ

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,070 mi
Last recorded182,070 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 CGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 182,070 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 182,070 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 170,070 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 164,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 159,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 157,043 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 149,066 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 143,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 136,097 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 127,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 101,382 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

Ofside front tyre wear on inner tread. Advise swap to rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 101,221 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

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

Ofside front tyre wear on inner tread. Advise swap to rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,343 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,804 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,111 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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FE56 CGZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 FE56 CGZ, 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 FE56 CGZ?

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What year was FE56 CGZ registered?

FE56 CGZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is FE56 CGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 CGZ 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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