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FP56 NHM

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,230 mi
Last recorded83,230 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 NHM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 83,230 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2018 83,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 80,226 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 74,461 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 66,428 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front tyre close to the legal limit off 1.6 mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 59,182 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,104 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 54,104 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,522 miles

Offside Front 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 27 Oct 2011 41,161 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,672 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,166 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 NHM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NHM, 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 NHM registered?

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

Is FP56 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 NHM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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