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FE56 URZ

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,442 mi
Last recorded150,442 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 URZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 150,442 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 143,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 143,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,464 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 131,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 111,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 111,541 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 104,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,531 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 94,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,642 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise front brake discs worn thin

Fail 30 Mar 2015 83,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise front brake discs worn thin

Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,740 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,806 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight travel on handbrake lever.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight travel on handbrake lever.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,547 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 60,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,208 miles

plastic under trays 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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FE56 URZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FE56 URZ, 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 FE56 URZ registered?

FE56 URZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is FE56 URZ safe to buy?

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