CarVerify

Free Car Check

NC56 AFV

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,162 mi
Last recorded74,162 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 AFV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
View full Seat Altea reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,222 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2019 71,098 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,640 miles

Offside Rear brake binding near limit

Fail 3 Feb 2018 67,584 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre leaking at bead

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread shoulders cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,330 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 59,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2014 52,982 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 52,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 48,411 miles

front brake pads wearing low

inner rear brake pads wearing low

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,350 miles

nearside front tyre low air pressure

Fail 2 Dec 2011 42,344 miles

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

nearside front tyre low air pressure

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,581 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,026 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 33,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NC56 AFV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 NC56 AFV, 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 NC56 AFV?

You can check the full history of NC56 AFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NC56 AFV registered?

NC56 AFV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is NC56 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC56 AFV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NC56 AFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NC56 AFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.