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SB56 RSY

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,712 mi
Last recorded150,712 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 RSY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 150,712 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 142,343 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 131,805 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 118,469 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 118,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,399 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 101,380 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 89,106 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 89,106 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 80,638 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,009 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 61,004 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RSY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

SB56 RSY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is SB56 RSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 RSY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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