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FY56 EWF

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,270 mi
Last recorded144,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 EWF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 144,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 144,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 118,445 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 118,438 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board box (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 116,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot slightly split

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 116,550 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot slightly split

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 113,608 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,763 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 105,475 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 105,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,449 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 100,440 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,144 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 24 Feb 2016 94,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,593 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 87,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,965 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 80,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,197 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,732 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,307 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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FY56 EWF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY56 EWF, 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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FY56 EWF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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