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RE56 AFV

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,010 mi
Last recorded187,010 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 AFV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 187,010 miles

x2 front link boots deteriated

x2 rear links slight play-x2 rear tyres on limit-o/s/f/ tyre on limit-wipers smearing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 178,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 178,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 165,808 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wipe blade split

Fail 1 Oct 2014 165,808 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear wipe blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 154,585 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 154,585 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 154,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust mount broken.

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2012 146,653 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2011 123,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 97,451 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,287 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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RE56 AFV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE56 AFV, 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 RE56 AFV registered?

RE56 AFV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is RE56 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 AFV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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