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FP06 FON

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,845 mi
Last recorded133,845 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 FON
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 133,845 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust system corroded

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Offside front outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate

Slight play at nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Various exhaust mounts corroded and in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2016 125,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN LOOSE

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 125,029 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN LOOSE

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,911 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 108,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 96,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,431 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 63,739 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 50,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2010 41,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,896 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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FP06 FON is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP06 FON, 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 FP06 FON registered?

FP06 FON is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is FP06 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP06 FON shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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