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RE56 XSB

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,432 mi
Last recorded126,432 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 XSB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 126,432 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 119,823 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

front discs deteriating

offside front wing corroded

t p m s light on

Fail 6 Sep 2022 113,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

front discs deteriating

offside front wing corroded

t p m s light on

Pass 10 Sep 2021 108,513 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 108,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,722 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,053 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 95,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,528 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,052 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inners

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,146 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 64,215 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,807 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 56,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,052 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,362 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 XSB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XSB, 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 XSB registered?

RE56 XSB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is RE56 XSB safe to buy?

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