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MF56 FVW

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,152 mi
Last recorded46,152 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 FVW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,152 miles

Coolant level low

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

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner & outer shoulders

OIl level low

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 46,152 miles

OIl level low

Coolant level low

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

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner & outer shoulders

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,682 miles

Air bag light on

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,574 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 25,458 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,561 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)

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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MF56 FVW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MF56 FVW, 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 MF56 FVW registered?

MF56 FVW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is MF56 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF56 FVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF56 FVW have outstanding finance?

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