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WR56 XCW

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,259 mi
Last recorded137,259 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 XCW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 137,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 137,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 128,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 122,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 122,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 119,483 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, both side (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp is not working

Fail 7 Jan 2023 119,483 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, both side (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp is not working

Pass 12 Jan 2022 117,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 115,328 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,226 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 100,989 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Broken bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on edges and cuts to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,513 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 92,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 92,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,440 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 85,440 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,992 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 77,992 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 45,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside number plate light lens missing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside number plate light lens missing

Pass 29 Jan 2011 36,778 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,588 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,612 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 23,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XCW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

WR56 XCW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is WR56 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 XCW shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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