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HV56 HJZ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,521 mi
Last recorded107,521 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 HJZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,331 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,111 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,251 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,251 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,292 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,131 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,475 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 61,475 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,721 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,574 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,844 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 28,927 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,927 miles

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

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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HV56 HJZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV56 HJZ, 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 HV56 HJZ registered?

HV56 HJZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is HV56 HJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 HJZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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