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SB56 RSZ

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,595 mi
Last recorded102,595 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 RSZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,595 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

all coil springs slightly corroded

body damage to offside

both constant velocity joint gaiters perished

both front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear and nearside front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated / have slight play

brake pedal operation slightly spongey

exhaust flexi hose deteriorated / minor leak

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

park brake effort low

rear registration plate deteriorated

rear wiper blade worn

slight brake bind at all brakes

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 100,296 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 89,325 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 89,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,065 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 77,059 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,305 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 70,305 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,511 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 57,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,798 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,442 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 28,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside shoulder

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside shoulder

Pass 15 Oct 2010 18,302 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2010 18,302 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,864 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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SB56 RSZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RSZ, 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 SB56 RSZ registered?

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

Is SB56 RSZ safe to buy?

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