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FV06 SVJ

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,804 mi
Last recorded173,804 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 SVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 173,804 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 173,791 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 164,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 164,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 156,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 156,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 148,753 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 133,889 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cooler mount bracket broken

Pass 17 Jan 2018 118,618 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 118,442 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,812 miles

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)

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded rear box outer skin deteriorated 1 centre hanger broken

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 19 Jan 2017 101,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded rear box outer skin deteriorated 1 centre hanger broken

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,721 miles

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust rear box deteriorated slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 20 Jan 2016 88,721 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust rear box deteriorated slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 77,031 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 77,031 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 68,236 miles

rear exhaust rusty

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner side

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2013 68,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner side

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 May 2012 57,899 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 49,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front tyre bold oin edges and only just legal

offside front tyre bold on edges on just legal

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 5 May 2011 49,360 miles

nearside front tyre bold oin edges and only just legal

offside front tyre bold on edges on just legal

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 27 May 2010 38,288 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 30,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FV06 SVJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV06 SVJ, 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 FV06 SVJ registered?

FV06 SVJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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