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WR56 HVJ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,965 mi
Last recorded101,965 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 101,965 miles

both front anti roll bar links dust covers slight split

off side front cv gaiter slight leak of grease and split at small end

slight misfire

Fail 28 Feb 2019 101,965 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak seal up center silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

both front anti roll bar links dust covers slight split

off side front cv gaiter slight leak of grease and split at small end

Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,038 miles

CORROSION STARTING MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 93,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

CORROSION STARTING MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,993 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 88,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

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

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

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

T.P.M.S. LIGHT ON.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,618 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs worn

near side rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 8 Jun 2016 82,618 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs worn

near side rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,704 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,236 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 60,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside inner edge of tyre slightly worn

offside front drive slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,471 miles

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

nearside inner edge of tyre slightly worn

offside front drive slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

nearside front head light aim on lower limit

slight corrosion offside front drive shaft

Pass 3 May 2011 39,181 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 32,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,081 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 HVJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HVJ, 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 WR56 HVJ registered?

WR56 HVJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is WR56 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 HVJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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