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CU56 PVT

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,675 mi
Last recorded113,675 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 PVT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,242 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 67,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,676 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,698 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,313 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,915 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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CU56 PVT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CU56 PVT, 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

How do I check the history of CU56 PVT?

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What year was CU56 PVT registered?

CU56 PVT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is CU56 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 PVT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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