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FY56 SCV

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

192,229 mi
Last recorded192,229 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 SCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 192,229 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 183,303 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 183,303 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 172,034 miles

front brake discs slightly scored-o/s/r tyre wearing low-exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 162,903 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 151,083 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 141,500 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 131,657 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 119,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 111,248 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,186 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,323 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 20 Oct 2009 59,679 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 SCV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

FY56 SCV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is FY56 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 SCV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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