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FL56 TNZ

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,026 mi
Last recorded88,026 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 TNZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 88,026 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 86,135 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 86,135 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 84,183 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,301 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 80,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 76,040 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 76,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,976 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,922 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 64,276 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,024 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,971 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,141 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

nsf tyre on limit

nsr seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

osf tyre near limit

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 TNZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FL56 TNZ, 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 FL56 TNZ?

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What year was FL56 TNZ registered?

FL56 TNZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is FL56 TNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 TNZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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