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MA56 SDV

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,734 mi
Last recorded115,734 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 SDV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2016 115,734 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,976 miles

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

all wipers slightly smeary

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 89,549 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,364 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,445 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 48,445 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,053 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,166 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,061 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 28,061 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,943 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 SDV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA56 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

MA56 SDV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is MA56 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA56 SDV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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