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MJ56 FWE

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,610 mi
Last recorded114,610 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 FWE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 114,610 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 114,610 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 135,327 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 135,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,480 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and back (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

tmps lamp is on in the dash after start

Fail 18 Jan 2018 128,479 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and back (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

tmps lamp is on in the dash after start

Pass 13 Oct 2016 111,677 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 111,677 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 111,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,795 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,652 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 89,617 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,215 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 69,443 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 69,443 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,379 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,042 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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MJ56 FWE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

MJ56 FWE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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