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FP56 NHG

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,901 mi
Last recorded92,901 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 NHG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 92,901 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front, o/s front, n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 90,712 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 87,314 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s front, o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 83,856 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,031 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 76,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 76,354 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))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,976 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 75,237 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2018 72,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 72,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 67,849 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 62,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2016 62,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,357 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)

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,726 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,794 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,796 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 36,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,246 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,645 miles

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 NHG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NHG, 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

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What year was FP56 NHG registered?

FP56 NHG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is FP56 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 NHG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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