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FV55 GYD

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,564 mi
Last recorded68,564 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 GYD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,564 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,237 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,005 miles

both nearside tyres cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2017 66,995 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing & cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing & cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2016 63,105 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 63,105 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,046 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,244 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,872 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,510 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,526 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,505 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,065 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2010 19,275 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking up(borderline)low tread

n/s/r tyre cracking up

o/s/f tyre cracking up(borderline)low tread

Pass 7 Jan 2009 12,804 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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FV55 GYD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV55 GYD, 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 FV55 GYD registered?

FV55 GYD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is FV55 GYD safe to buy?

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