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FM06 OYV

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,797 mi
Last recorded69,797 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 OYV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 69,797 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 69,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,415 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 52,412 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 41,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,946 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 29,422 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,775 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 23,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,720 miles

front tyres slight wear front pads slight wear

Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,894 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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FM06 OYV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM06 OYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM06 OYV?

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What year was FM06 OYV registered?

FM06 OYV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is FM06 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 OYV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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