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BJ06 HPU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,341 mi
Last recorded183,341 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 HPU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 183,341 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Aug 2016 183,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav holders (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front wearing on inside, tracking required. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 166,030 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 166,030 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 123,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 110,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 96,072 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 92,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 71,361 miles

off sides rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2010 56,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 40,306 miles

near sides tyre has nail in tread

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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BJ06 HPU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ06 HPU, 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 BJ06 HPU registered?

BJ06 HPU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 HPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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