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NU56 HWK

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,424 mi
Last recorded91,424 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 HWK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 91,424 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 91,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 83,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018

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

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 73,500 miles

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 63,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 60,297 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,036 miles

front tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,015 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 33,432 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,141 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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NU56 HWK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NU56 HWK, 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 NU56 HWK registered?

NU56 HWK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is NU56 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 HWK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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