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FH06 VCM

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,688 mi
Last recorded83,688 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 VCM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2013 83,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,688 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen scrached

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,796 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,941 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,020 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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FH06 VCM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FH06 VCM, 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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How do I check the history of FH06 VCM?

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What year was FH06 VCM registered?

FH06 VCM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is FH06 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH06 VCM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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