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FH56 CDV

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,178 mi
Last recorded67,178 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 CDV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 60,639 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 23 Dec 2015 60,634 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,037 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 55,033 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,329 miles

child seats fitted to rear of vehicle

eml light on

n/s/f tyre has slight cut to side wall not down to cords

slight body damage to o/s/r quater panel

Pass 19 Dec 2012 42,874 miles

child seats fitted rear of vehicle uable to check seat belts correctly

engine management light on

front pads wearing low

Fail 19 Dec 2012 42,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

child seats fitted rear of vehicle uable to check seat belts correctly

engine management light on

front pads wearing low

Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,405 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 26,227 miles

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,433 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FH56 CDV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH56 CDV, 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 FH56 CDV?

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What year was FH56 CDV registered?

FH56 CDV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is FH56 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH56 CDV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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