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NV56 HDO

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,371 mi
Last recorded137,371 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 HDO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 137,371 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 136,338 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 132,520 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 132,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,046 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 121,934 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 118,661 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 118,661 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 106,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,120 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,857 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,136 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,288 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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NV56 HDO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NV56 HDO, 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 NV56 HDO registered?

NV56 HDO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is NV56 HDO safe to buy?

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