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SB56 PZT

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,677 mi
Last recorded110,677 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 PZT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 110,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 110,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 102,531 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 102,579 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,629 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system,slight blow

corrosion to suspension components

heat shield loose/rattle above exh back box

o/s/f wheel trim missing

Fail 29 Aug 2014 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system,slight blow

corrosion to suspension components

heat shield loose/rattle above exh back box

o/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic covers

some road wheels have trim covers

Fail 23 Aug 2013 75,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic covers

some road wheels have trim covers

Fail 31 Aug 2012 54,032 miles

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

front brake pads wearing low

front suspension knocks

o/s/r tyre slight runout

oil level low

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,032 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

front brake pads wearing low

front suspension knocks

o/s/r tyre slight runout

oil level low

Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,985 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 43,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,903 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished slightly in tread.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SB56 PZT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB56 PZT, 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 SB56 PZT registered?

SB56 PZT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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