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FY56 JSU

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,309 mi
Last recorded117,309 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 JSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 117,309 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 117,309 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 111,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,757 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 101,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,784 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,835 miles

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

n/s headlight bulb incorrectly fitted, re-fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,104 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 JSU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FY56 JSU, 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 FY56 JSU registered?

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

Is FY56 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 JSU shows 8 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.

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