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NA56 BZU

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,388 mi
Last recorded139,388 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 BZU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 139,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 132,879 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 120,389 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 116,731 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 113,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 94,142 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 2 May 2017 94,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,993 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,527 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 58,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,960 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,103 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 28,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,263 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)

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 BZU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZU, 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

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What year was NA56 BZU registered?

NA56 BZU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is NA56 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA56 BZU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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