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FP56 ZCO

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,541 mi
Last recorded24,541 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 ZCO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 24,541 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 23,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 23,612 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 22,172 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 22,172 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 20,783 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

R/box outer skin corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2017 19,842 miles

o/s/r tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 18,317 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 18,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

o/s/r tyre has nails in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2015 17,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 13,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 11,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

service light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 9,477 miles

air bag light on

service spanner flashing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 7,743 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 6,376 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 ZCO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

FP56 ZCO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is FP56 ZCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 ZCO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP56 ZCO have outstanding finance?

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