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FP56 MHJ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,151 mi
Last recorded105,151 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 MHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 105,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 105,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 96,293 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 96,293 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,802 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 79,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,879 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,400 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,006 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,806 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,211 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,669 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,495 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,569 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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FP56 MHJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FP56 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

FP56 MHJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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