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FL56 HTG

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,891 mi
Last recorded118,891 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 HTG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,891 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 118,891 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,939 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight exhaust blow from catalyst

Fail 22 Jun 2018 106,724 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight exhaust blow from catalyst

Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,482 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 95,482 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,638 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 82,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,961 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 73,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2013 56,892 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,679 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 48,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edges

e.m.l light on and anti skid light

Fail 16 Mar 2011 38,100 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edges

e.m.l light on and anti skid light

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,753 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 28,155 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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FL56 HTG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FL56 HTG, 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 FL56 HTG registered?

FL56 HTG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is FL56 HTG safe to buy?

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