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FL56 HFY

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,240 mi
Last recorded130,240 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 HFY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,240 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,267 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 112,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 94,395 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 94,381 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and stepping on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and stepping on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded on innerfaces

undertrays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner tread on offside rear tyre starting to step

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 53,276 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,636 miles

nearside rear tyre on3mm and slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,729 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,876 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)

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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FL56 HFY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL56 HFY, 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 FL56 HFY registered?

FL56 HFY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is FL56 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 HFY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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