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FG55 FZL

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,941 mi
Last recorded66,941 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FZL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,409 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s rear inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen chipped o/s

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,226 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 58,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,731 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 52,717 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,856 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 47,822 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,524 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 43,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 40,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,711 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,283 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,041 miles

Child seat fittedto N/S/R and center rear seats

Hub caps fitted

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,962 miles

all four tyres sidewalls scrubbed

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,280 miles

Hub caps fitted

Sill covers fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,837 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 13,907 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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FG55 FZL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG55 FZL, 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 FG55 FZL registered?

FG55 FZL is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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