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FP56 HCU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,264 mi
Last recorded139,264 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 HCU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 139,264 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 139,260 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,778 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroding weak support of exhaust

Offside Rear wheel slightly dragging/binding

Fail 15 Oct 2016 124,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkbar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkbar (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust mount corroding weak support of exhaust

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel slightly dragging/binding

Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,056 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,699 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,720 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,811 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 56,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,836 miles

n/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r seat belt visual check only

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,749 miles

Engine Oil Level Requirs Attention

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 HCU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

FP56 HCU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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