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SW56 MAZ

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,640 mi
Last recorded106,640 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 MAZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 94,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section location (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 85,621 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 85,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 75,252 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

offside rear tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall

stonechip damage in windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2020 75,252 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

offside rear tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall

stonechip damage in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,771 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

full under body protection fitted

general under body corrosion and on all suspension components

orange circle lamp on in dash

Fail 22 Feb 2019 72,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

full under body protection fitted

general under body corrosion and on all suspension components

orange circle lamp on in dash

Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,174 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)

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,748 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,488 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 42,931 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 38,074 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,229 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,465 miles

both front tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,655 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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SW56 MAZ 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 77.8%.

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 SW56 MAZ, 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 SW56 MAZ registered?

SW56 MAZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is SW56 MAZ safe to buy?

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