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FA06 KOV

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,272 mi
Last recorded86,272 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 KOV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 86,272 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine fault / smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts edgers cracking and wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rears corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 81,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 81,889 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 78,011 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,996 miles

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

slight hand brake travel

Fail 15 Sep 2021 73,993 miles

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

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,345 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Sep 2020 71,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,604 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside rear ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 66,604 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside rear ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,164 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 59,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Pass 3 May 2016 51,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 47,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,652 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,323 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

engine undertrays fitted to vechicle

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit worn on inner edge

rear springs obstructed by lower rear arms

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 27 Jul 2012 34,322 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

engine undertrays fitted to vechicle

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit worn on inner edge

rear springs obstructed by lower rear arms

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,519 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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FA06 KOV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FA06 KOV, 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 FA06 KOV registered?

FA06 KOV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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