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LT56 HBF

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,880 mi
Last recorded108,880 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 HBF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 108,880 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail on edge of tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 94,513 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after cat converter leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55V16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55V16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 94,512 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after cat converter leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 205/55V16 91V (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55V16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55V16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 82,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2021 82,883 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 69,328 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 69,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 63,517 miles

Offside Rear evidence of overheating on disc

Pass 17 May 2017 58,079 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 52,194 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 52,194 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 47,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2014 41,286 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,878 miles

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,985 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 33,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,020 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,269 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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LT56 HBF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT56 HBF, 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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LT56 HBF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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