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MA56 SBO

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,905 mi
Last recorded106,905 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 SBO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 106,905 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Front brake Disc (s) worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 106,905 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Front brake Disc (s) worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 87,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,089 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,088 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,431 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,914 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 59,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front wiperblades

offside rear disks corroded and pads 90% worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,806 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,765 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 SBO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SBO, 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 MA56 SBO registered?

MA56 SBO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 November 2006.

Is MA56 SBO safe to buy?

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