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FN56 ZYB

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 ZYB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 107,447 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 107,447 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 100,661 miles

all 4 tyres on limit-o/s/f inner rim damaged-all brake flexis deteriated slightly-

Pass 2 Dec 2020 100,361 miles

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

Rearmost exhaust heat shield missing but not considered to create a risk of fire

Slight damage present n/s/f and o/s/r road wheels

Fail 24 Nov 2020 100,173 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rearmost exhaust heat shield missing but not considered to create a risk of fire

Slight damage present n/s/f and o/s/r road wheels

Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,157 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 95,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,260 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts & O/S/R. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 88,255 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing broken (1.1.10 (e))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts & O/S/R. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,639 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 80,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit iner and outer edge weall worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,945 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,170 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,148 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,114 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 ZYB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

FN56 ZYB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FN56 ZYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN56 ZYB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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