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WN56 LMV

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,506 mi
Last recorded132,506 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 LMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 132,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot

Pass 21 Feb 2022 128,507 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 128,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,661 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 125,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 123,518 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2020 123,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2019 121,289 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 121,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 110,668 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 110,668 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 99,453 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 99,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on dash

Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,919 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 87,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,921 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 77,921 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,839 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slow puncture

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 70,839 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside rear tyre has slow puncture

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,109 miles

Airbag illuminated

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,241 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,866 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,327 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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WN56 LMV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WN56 LMV, 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 WN56 LMV registered?

WN56 LMV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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