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OE56 FZF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,863 mi
Last recorded142,863 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 142,863 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 139,001 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2020 131,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,736 miles

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

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated cover missing (5.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,199 miles

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

Front tyres starting to wear inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2017 94,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front tyres starting to wear inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,830 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,784 miles

chip in front screen

no cover on n/s/r number plate lamp

Fail 13 Mar 2015 71,784 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in front screen

no cover on n/s/r number plate lamp

Fail 24 Feb 2015 71,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 57,521 miles

Chip in windscreen,zone A.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,092 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,758 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 35,682 miles

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

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 FZF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FZF, 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 OE56 FZF registered?

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

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