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FV55 KFR

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,770 mi
Last recorded124,770 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 KFR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 124,770 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 124,770 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 120,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 115,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 109,139 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)

rear number plate cracked,still readable

Pass 10 May 2013 104,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

windscreen VIN ?

Fail 10 May 2013 104,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

windscreen VIN ?

Pass 14 Mar 2012 94,541 miles

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,866 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,069 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,877 miles

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

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

slight bind on o/s/r brake

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 KFR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 KFR registered?

FV55 KFR is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is FV55 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 KFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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