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FP56 EEY

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,328 mi
Last recorded194,328 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 EEY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 194,328 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smeary

Pass 21 Nov 2016 171,230 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 170,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 138,417 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 138,417 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 117,065 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 117,065 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 79,491 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,111 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,917 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 34,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,575 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 42,575 miles

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

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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FP56 EEY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP56 EEY, 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 FP56 EEY registered?

FP56 EEY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is FP56 EEY safe to buy?

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