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HN56 SYE

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,335 mi
Last recorded130,335 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 SYE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 130,335 miles

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

tyre monitoring light illuminated,

Fail 26 Jul 2019 130,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

tyre monitoring light illuminated,

Pass 25 Jul 2018 115,998 miles

exhaust system [back box] deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2018 115,994 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system[back box] slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,436 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint on both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system [back box] deteiorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,828 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,399 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 66,875 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r handbrake cable not returning to stop at caliper

Pass 22 Oct 2011 55,263 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge 205x55x16

Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,043 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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HN56 SYE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN56 SYE, 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 HN56 SYE registered?

HN56 SYE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is HN56 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN56 SYE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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