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MV56 CTF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,402 mi
Last recorded87,402 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 CTF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,402 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 87,402 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,601 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 78,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,638 miles

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

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

n/s/f +o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 56,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s + n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,895 miles

o/s + n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,462 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,018 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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MV56 CTF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV56 CTF, 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

How do I check the history of MV56 CTF?

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What year was MV56 CTF registered?

MV56 CTF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is MV56 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 CTF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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