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PO56 XDG

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,354 mi
Last recorded120,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 XDG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,354 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 120,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle little reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 93,183 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,697 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,356 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,155 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,150 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,565 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,213 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,535 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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PO56 XDG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PO56 XDG, 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 PO56 XDG registered?

PO56 XDG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is PO56 XDG safe to buy?

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