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FH55 LZN

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,135 mi
Last recorded114,135 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 LZN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 114,135 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 114,135 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 106,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,330 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 90,572 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 90,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,328 miles

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

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

both front tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 75,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 75,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2011 64,803 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)

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

front wiper blades worn/smearing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,591 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,948 miles

All 3 wipers smearing

Tyre light staying on

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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FH55 LZN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH55 LZN, 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

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What year was FH55 LZN registered?

FH55 LZN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is FH55 LZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 LZN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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