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CP06 VFC

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,323 mi
Last recorded43,323 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 VFC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 43,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 42,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 40,911 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 39,989 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 39,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S front brake disc back plate is loose and rubbing inside of wheel.

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 39,372 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to parts of o/s/r and n/s/r suspension components.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Fail 5 Jul 2022 39,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to parts of o/s/r and n/s/r suspension components.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,600 miles

Front advise corrosion both front lower suspension arms metal wearing thin

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise corrosion front shocks, rear subframe, rear anti roll bar, both chassis rails both inner sills, both rear dust plate covers & all 4 hub carriers corroding & metal wearing thin

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2021 38,600 miles

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

Front advise corrosion both front lower suspension arms metal wearing thin

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise corrosion front shocks, rear subframe, rear anti roll bar, both chassis rails both inner sills, both rear dust plate covers & all 4 hub carriers corroding & metal wearing thin

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2020 37,362 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,944 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing/guide slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing/guide slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,514 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,152 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,235 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,912 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 22,912 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,275 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,487 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,238 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,975 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 11,601 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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CP06 VFC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CP06 VFC, 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 CP06 VFC registered?

CP06 VFC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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