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WR56 LRL

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,441 mi
Last recorded120,441 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,441 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 120,411 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 116,491 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 116,491 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,337 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 112,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,465 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,679 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 98,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,528 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,180 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,353 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,211 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,851 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,626 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 LRL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR56 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

WR56 LRL is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is WR56 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 LRL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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