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MJ56 FVX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,684 mi
Last recorded125,684 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 FVX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 125,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn low and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecurely fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2023 125,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn low and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecurely fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 114,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear steel pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 108,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear steel pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,756 miles

Central Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside rears leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 103,756 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside rears leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,800 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm and worn low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 94,917 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blow from rear section to backbox (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm and worn low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust system (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside rears (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,117 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,224 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 71,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 67,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear door damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2013 67,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,215 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,358 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,166 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)

Offside Rear 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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MJ56 FVX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ56 FVX, 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 MJ56 FVX registered?

MJ56 FVX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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