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FV06 SVU

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,279 mi
Last recorded71,279 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,279 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2x hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 68,068 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 68,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 65,695 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 63,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 60,907 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 57,967 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 54,955 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 54,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 53,184 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 49,914 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 49,913 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken and o/s/front (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 46,170 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 46,170 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 42,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 38,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,177 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 34,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 28,982 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 24,495 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 20,035 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 14,905 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 12,033 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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FV06 SVU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FV06 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

FV06 SVU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is FV06 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 SVU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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