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FE56 UTB

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,592 mi
Last recorded104,592 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 UTB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,592 miles

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

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

n/s handbrake cable deterioted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of heavy corossion

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,334 miles

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

rear silencer corrode

Fail 11 Aug 2016 86,334 miles

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

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

rear silencer corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,164 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges worn

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,303 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,177 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,245 miles

slight brake bind on osr

Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,245 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight brake bind on osr

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,536 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,602 miles

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,988 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,551 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 UTB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

FE56 UTB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is FE56 UTB safe to buy?

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