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SA56 DFG

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,539 mi
Last recorded103,539 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 DFG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 103,539 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,564 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 4 Oct 2021 98,564 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,100 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,260 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 88,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 83,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,774 miles

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

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 78,773 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped rear main feeds (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 72,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 72,652 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin breaking up (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,103 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 60,611 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 36,863 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,817 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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SA56 DFG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SA56 DFG, 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 SA56 DFG registered?

SA56 DFG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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