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NU56 RHY

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,479 mi
Last recorded120,479 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 RHY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 120,479 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 120,475 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 106,668 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 106,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,251 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,836 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 57,564 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,336 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,292 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,233 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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NU56 RHY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey 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 NU56 RHY, 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 NU56 RHY registered?

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

Is NU56 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 RHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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