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FY56 WHU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,218 mi
Last recorded152,218 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 WHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 152,218 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 144,406 miles

Nearside Front wing repaired with tape

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 144,406 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wing repaired with tape

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 140,278 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 140,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 129,146 miles

traction control light is on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 116,482 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 104,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

traction control light is on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,345 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 60,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 WHU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WHU, 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

How do I check the history of FY56 WHU?

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What year was FY56 WHU registered?

FY56 WHU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 October 2006.

Is FY56 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 WHU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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