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FY56 FDC

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,721 mi
Last recorded150,721 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FDC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 150,721 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 150,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still o/k (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cats-broken inside rattles

Pass 6 Sep 2021 147,583 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 144,261 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 141,413 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 141,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 137,469 miles

rear tyres treads getting down

slight damage to o/s front tyre inner side wall

Fail 6 Sep 2018 137,467 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres treads getting down

slight damage to o/s front tyre inner side wall

Pass 12 Aug 2017 136,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 136,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 124,513 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,161 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 112,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,344 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,063 miles

Rear Exhaust Clamp is corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 86,061 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust Clamp is corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,751 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,553 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 80,552 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,123 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 34,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 FDC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 FDC, 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 FY56 FDC registered?

FY56 FDC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is FY56 FDC safe to buy?

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