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FM56 ULX

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 ULX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 136,957 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 136,947 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 136,265 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 126,417 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 117,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 117,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/S and N/S (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 109,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,578 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 86,284 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,929 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 52,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre tread low

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,509 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 59,227 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,799 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,765 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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FM56 ULX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FM56 ULX, 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 FM56 ULX registered?

FM56 ULX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is FM56 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 ULX shows 18 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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