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FH55 PVJ

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,817 mi
Last recorded117,817 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 PVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 117,817 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 117,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 114,218 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 114,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 112,176 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 112,175 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged no plastic suround (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged no plastic suround (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,760 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 104,759 miles

Brake performance not tested Offside rear brake pad lining insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad lining insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,937 miles

Brake disc back plates corroded

Central Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded, however the exhaust is still adequately supported

Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,936 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked snapped (2.4.G.1)

Brake disc back plates corroded

Central Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre adjacent to previous repair (205/55R16) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (205/55R16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded, however the exhaust is still adequately supported

Rear Tyres cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,344 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle casing missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (205/55 R16) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished (205/55 R16)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (205/55 R16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle casing missing

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished (205/55 R16)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 86,344 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Seat belt buckle casing missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (205/55 R16) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished (205/55 R16)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (205/55 R16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle casing missing

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished (205/55 R16)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,594 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,349 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges (205/55 R16)

Offside rear and centre rear seat belt locking device housing missing

Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,349 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges (205/55 R16)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear and centre rear seat belt locking device housing missing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,711 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 59,711 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine undertray insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2014 59,645 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

child seat in front passenger seat

Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,604 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,915 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,689 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,638 miles

Offside rear tyre has scuffed sidewalls possibly been ran flat

Pass 17 Jan 2009 18,471 miles

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

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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FH55 PVJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FH55 PVJ, 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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FH55 PVJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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