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NA56 BZN

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,505 mi
Last recorded113,505 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 BZN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,505 miles

Central Rear Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective modified but exhaust secire (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 113,497 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake imbalance 92% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth 1.54mm (205/55r16 91v) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective modified but exhaust secire (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to point of cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front abs light iluminated during test but cleared when vehicle driven

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 111,736 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount modified exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

abs light illuminated but cleared when driving in for test

back box outer casing corroded

engine undertray hanging down but not insecure

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2019 94,679 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 94,676 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 94,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,244 miles

rear exhaust box noted rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2017 78,469 miles

exhaust is rusty

front and rear discs are worn

front tyres are worn on edges

hand brake cables are rusty

n/s hanbrake is giving a lower reading

two nails noted in r/n/s tyre

wheels appear to big for tyres esp rear may cause problems ?

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,311 miles

Front tyres worn

Fail 8 Aug 2016 72,311 miles

Front tyres worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,010 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,753 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,851 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,040 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,931 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,743 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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NA56 BZN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NA56 BZN, 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 NA56 BZN registered?

NA56 BZN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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