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MJ56 HNN

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,786 mi
Last recorded96,786 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 HNN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 96,786 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre craking in tread slightly out off shape

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

Offside Rear tyre craking in tread slightly out off shape

Rear back box corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 88,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre craking in tread slightly out off shape

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

Offside Rear tyre craking in tread slightly out off shape

Rear back box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,379 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,422 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 55,422 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,517 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 52,517 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 48,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,970 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,355 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,864 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 HNN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HNN, 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 HNN registered?

MJ56 HNN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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