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WJ56 NXX

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,461 mi
Last recorded126,461 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 NXX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 126,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 113,165 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 113,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,660 miles

child seats x2

fuel line damaged/weak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,660 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

child seats x2

fuel line damaged/weak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,041 miles

### strong advise ### offside rear hub assembly slightly binding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 88,176 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,039 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 81,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,139 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,731 miles

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

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

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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WJ56 NXX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ56 NXX, 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 WJ56 NXX registered?

WJ56 NXX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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