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WV56 FUT

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,935 mi
Last recorded158,935 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 FUT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 158,935 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 147,343 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 147,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 135,103 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 115,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,260 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,486 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 72,486 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,323 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 69,323 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,601 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,548 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2013 52,391 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,835 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering uj and colume slight noisy when steering wheel rotated but full cover so cant inspect much

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,839 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,252 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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WV56 FUT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WV56 FUT, 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 WV56 FUT registered?

WV56 FUT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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