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AK56 ENR

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,801 mi
Last recorded122,801 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 ENR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 122,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2021 122,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,626 miles

full under tray fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2020 114,624 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

full under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 106,833 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine man light on dash

Fail 8 Mar 2019 106,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine man light on dash

Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,260 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,420 miles

Corrosion to outer skin of rear silencer - not blowing at time of test

Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to outer skin of rear silencer - not blowing at time of test

Nearside handbrake cable outer section corroded / damaged.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,395 miles

Nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,724 miles

Smoke Test Inconclusive ( Too Clean)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 46,724 miles

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

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

Smoke Test Inconclusive ( Too Clean)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,990 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,940 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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AK56 ENR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK56 ENR, 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 AK56 ENR registered?

AK56 ENR is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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