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OE56 FZA

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,211 mi
Last recorded148,211 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 FZA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 148,211 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 134,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 115,377 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 115,377 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 104,163 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 94,243 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 86,253 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 76,404 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 76,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 68,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 60,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 48,844 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 37,982 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,415 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to o/s/r wheel arch no sharp edge

Pass 12 Dec 2009 31,614 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 31,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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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OE56 FZA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OE56 FZA, 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 OE56 FZA registered?

OE56 FZA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is OE56 FZA safe to buy?

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