MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front wipers starting to smear
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides very low. (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Covers not allowing full inspection
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Covers not allowing full inspection
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded and tailbox in very poor condition outer cover corroding off centre exhaust sleeve corroded and centre hanger badly corroded
front discs corroded on inner face edge
slight condensation inside o/s headlight
undertray and front lower grille damaged
Exhaust system not adequately supported tailbox hanger broken (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
exhaust system corroded and tailbox in very poor condition outer cover corroding off centre exhaust sleeve corroded and centre hanger badly corroded
front discs corroded on inner face edge
slight condensation inside o/s headlight
undertray and front lower grille damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
cannot inspect wiper blades due to design !!
removed large tiles from under drivers seat (affecting slide operation )
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
cannot inspect wiper blades due to design !!
engine undertray badly split
front upper and lower grilles damaged
removed large tiles from under drivers seat (affecting slide operation )
tailbox hanger badly corroded (will not last much longer ! )
exhaust system in poor condition/corroded inc hangers
front wiper blades slightly noisy
rear wiper blade split
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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FP56 TZB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TZB, 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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FP56 TZB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 November 2006.
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