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WR56 EGX

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,184 mi
Last recorded84,184 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 EGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,184 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 84,184 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,050 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 80,050 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,271 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 76,271 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,795 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,044 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 64,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,233 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 46,780 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front suspension spring judder from top mount

Pass 17 Oct 2009 35,557 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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WR56 EGX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 WR56 EGX, 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 WR56 EGX registered?

WR56 EGX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is WR56 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 EGX 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.

Does WR56 EGX have outstanding finance?

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