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FV06 XOX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,478 mi
Last recorded146,478 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 146,478 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 137,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 137,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 126,511 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,445 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 117,445 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 117,435 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape (stepped on the inside edge)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,985 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on in ner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2013 102,985 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on in ner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,166 miles

offside rear seat belt checked on child seat

Fail 29 May 2012 94,044 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear seat belt checked on child seat

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,931 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 67,931 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,050 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 XOX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XOX, 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 XOX registered?

FV06 XOX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is FV06 XOX safe to buy?

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