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FN56 ZVW

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,141 mi
Last recorded117,141 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 ZVW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,141 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 113,013 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,360 miles

Offside Rear slight brake binding

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,895 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,885 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 79,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,292 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,453 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,049 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,584 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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FN56 ZVW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FN56 ZVW, 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 FN56 ZVW registered?

FN56 ZVW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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