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MA56 FFP

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,156 mi
Last recorded102,156 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 FFP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 102,156 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 102,154 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 98,498 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,410 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 95,234 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))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68 35% 104 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 89,835 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 89,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM AROUND REAR OF MIDDLE BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE EDGE. ALMOST TO CORD'S. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,426 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 81,312 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,654 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,301 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 29 Aug 2015 56,985 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Aug 2015 56,985 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,805 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 39,805 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,719 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,376 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 3,599 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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MA56 FFP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA56 FFP, 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 MA56 FFP registered?

MA56 FFP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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