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FP56 EGK

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,567 mi
Last recorded137,567 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 EGK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 137,567 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 137,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 126,177 miles

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

Rear rear number plate cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2018 126,177 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear number plate cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2017 119,275 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 112,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,067 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,195 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 93,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,997 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,031 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 60,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 EGK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FP56 EGK, 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 FP56 EGK?

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What year was FP56 EGK registered?

FP56 EGK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is FP56 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 EGK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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