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HW56 CXS

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,808 mi
Last recorded91,808 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 CXS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 91,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort poor

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,876 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 86,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 75,942 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 75,941 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 69,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Handbrake imbalance

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside thinner than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 69,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Handbrake imbalance

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside thinner than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 62,088 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 60,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,310 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 56,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 50,898 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 50,898 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,618 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,229 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 36,075 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,657 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,517 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 8 Dec 2010 27,543 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 17 Dec 2009 23,703 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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HW56 CXS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW56 CXS, 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 HW56 CXS registered?

HW56 CXS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is HW56 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 CXS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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