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OE56 FZD

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,201 mi
Last recorded89,201 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 FZD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,201 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 89,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust backbox outer skin excessively corroded

exhaust mounts excessivelly corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 83,845 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,517 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,517 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,199 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 60,311 miles

airbag light on

nearside undertray dameged

offside front shock absorber cover missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,669 miles

air bag light on

Fail 23 Nov 2009 27,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sill covers fitted

under body protection covers front to rear

Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,984 miles

outer sill covers fitted

under body protection covers front to rear

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 FZD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

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

Is OE56 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 FZD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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