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NL56 HMD

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,570 mi
Last recorded121,570 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 HMD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 121,570 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 121,561 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 104,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 90,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 76,463 miles

both front brake discs incorrect size fitted

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,421 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,435 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 61,435 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,903 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,425 miles

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,238 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 28,329 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,677 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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NL56 HMD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NL56 HMD, 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 NL56 HMD registered?

NL56 HMD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is NL56 HMD safe to buy?

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