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FY06 CUX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,222 mi
Last recorded83,222 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 CUX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 83,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Braking system leaking brake servo (1.1.3 (d))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,860 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 79,888 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,713 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight bind in front wheels

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,666 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,664 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)

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,991 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,783 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,614 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 59,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,348 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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FY06 CUX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY06 CUX, 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 FY06 CUX registered?

FY06 CUX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is FY06 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 CUX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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