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FT06 BFN

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,579 mi
Last recorded100,579 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 BFN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 100,579 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 95,442 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.066 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after the cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked\damaged

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 87,619 miles

Emissions not tested oil below min (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted spring clip incorrectly seated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after the cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked\damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,665 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 79,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside washer not working o/s covers enough

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 71,770 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside washer not working o/s covers enough

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,993 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 63,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,873 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 51,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,151 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,654 miles

dampness around abs pump.No leaks at time of test.

o/s front brake slightly binding.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight corrosion both front brake discs.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 38,654 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

dampness around abs pump.No leaks at time of test.

o/s front brake slightly binding.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight corrosion both front brake discs.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 33,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side washer jet not working

Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,523 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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FT06 BFN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FT06 BFN, 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 FT06 BFN registered?

FT06 BFN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is FT06 BFN safe to buy?

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