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AJ56 CXP

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,292 mi
Last recorded101,292 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 CXP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 101,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 96,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake servo vacuum pipe has slight split, reserve vacuum pressure still availible

diesel fuel cooler on floor possibly slightly damp with diesel, unable to see leak

Pass 1 Aug 2022 93,723 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,694 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 92,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,337 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,848 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 85,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,894 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 81,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,113 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,239 miles

center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,145 miles

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

rear silencer support bracket broken

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,421 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 49,841 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,195 miles

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

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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AJ56 CXP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AJ56 CXP, 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 AJ56 CXP registered?

AJ56 CXP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is AJ56 CXP safe to buy?

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