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FE56 USC

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,988 mi
Last recorded121,988 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 USC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 121,988 miles

Offside Front body panel corroded but not considered dangerous

Fail 2 Feb 2022 121,988 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,932 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 118,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,010 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 114,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 110,357 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,808 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 21 Jul 2017 103,739 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,543 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODING

Fail 26 Jul 2016 98,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODING

Fail 29 Jul 2015 89,670 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,670 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 4 Jul 2014 81,319 miles

engine warnig light on

frontdiscs and pads worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake effort low

Fail 3 Jul 2014 81,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine warnig light on

frontdiscs and pads worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake effort low

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,067 miles

nearside rear and centre stalk couvers missing

parking brake effort low

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,198 miles

front tyres worn at 2mm offside rear on 1,6 boarder line pass

hand brake cable poor

Fail 10 Jul 2012 65,111 miles

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

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

front tyres worn at 2mm offside rear on 1,6 boarder line pass

hand brake cable poor

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,571 miles

nearside rear tyre worn boarder line pass

Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,036 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,705 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 32,705 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)

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 USC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FE56 USC, 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 USC registered?

FE56 USC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is FE56 USC safe to buy?

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