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HG56 FMP

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,697 mi
Last recorded114,697 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 FMP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 114,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 106,618 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 106,618 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 96,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 86,189 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside And Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside And Offside Front Tyre Bold On Inner Edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 86,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside And Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside And Offside Front Tyre Bold On Inner Edge

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 78,839 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offiside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 78,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offiside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 66,690 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,422 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens outer cover

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 55,422 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens outer cover

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,822 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 47,750 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,300 miles

Ecu light on

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

Nearside Rear Light lens cover

Fail 15 Mar 2016 42,300 miles

Ecu light on

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

Nearside Rear Light lens cover

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,567 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,790 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,757 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,354 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

accident damage all round

front reg plate slight damage

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2011 19,354 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

accident damage all round

front reg plate slight damage

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,977 miles

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

accident damage to both sides & rear,petrol flap broken.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,402 miles

accident damage all round

front registration plate damaged

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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HG56 FMP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HG56 FMP, 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 HG56 FMP registered?

HG56 FMP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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