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FG56 HFF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,870 mi
Last recorded108,870 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 HFF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 108,870 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 108,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 101,562 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,492 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 92,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

temperature gauge showing over heating

Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,181 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 71,333 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,945 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,388 miles

nearside rear brake disc surface rust

offside rear brake disc surface rust

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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FG56 HFF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG56 HFF, 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 FG56 HFF registered?

FG56 HFF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 October 2006.

Is FG56 HFF safe to buy?

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