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FE56 YWN

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,173 mi
Last recorded71,173 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 YWN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 71,173 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 71,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 69,388 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 69,388 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 64,245 miles

nearside seat beltattachment damaged

Fail 2 May 2014 64,213 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nearside seat beltattachment damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,609 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front tyres worn on edge (tracking)

n/s/r seat belt not checked (baby chair)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 57,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front tyres worn on edge (tracking)

n/s/r seat belt not checked (baby chair)

Pass 1 May 2012 51,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r seat belt not chec ked (baby chair)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 38,226 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,763 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 YWN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWN, 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 YWN?

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What year was FE56 YWN registered?

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

Is FE56 YWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 YWN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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