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MA56 ZCJ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,415 mi
Last recorded178,415 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 ZCJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 178,415 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 168,053 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 155,955 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 141,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 141,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 131,556 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 131,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OSF head lamp has slightly misting of water in side the unit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 111,955 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 111,955 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,543 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 79,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres getting low 3mm approx

Pass 24 Oct 2009 61,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZCJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc 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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

MA56 ZCJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is MA56 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA56 ZCJ 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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