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SA56 XWJ

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,022 mi
Last recorded109,022 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 XWJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,022 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

areas of corrosion around rear floors and sills not excessive at this time

Fail 24 Sep 2019 109,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

areas of corrosion around rear floors and sills not excessive at this time

Fail 26 Apr 2019 108,459 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1,0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury outer sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge and out off shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,118 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin poor/deteriorated (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside sill damage

Offside Rear tyre edge worn badly/misshaped

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2018 98,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin poor/deteriorated (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside sill damage

Offside Rear tyre edge worn badly/misshaped

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,109 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 68,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 55,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2014 55,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 55,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,770 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,636 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,855 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 XWJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA56 XWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA56 XWJ registered?

SA56 XWJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SA56 XWJ safe to buy?

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