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FY06 CVR

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,232 mi
Last recorded138,232 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 CVR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 138,232 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 138,231 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 136,207 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 136,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 133,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 130,640 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 127,472 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 121,498 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 112,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,062 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 106,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 86,412 miles

nsr door did not initially open then worked OK from outer handle!

ocassional rattle from engine bay area when idling.

oil level over `MAX` [recomend checking when cold and adjusting if req`d!]

removed obstruction to drivers view from interior mirror.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 86,412 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

nsr door did not initially open then worked OK from outer handle!

ocassional rattle from engine bay area when idling.

oil level over `MAX` [recomend checking when cold and adjusting if req`d!]

removed obstruction to drivers view from interior mirror.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 76,373 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,743 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,081 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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FY06 CVR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY06 CVR, 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 FY06 CVR registered?

FY06 CVR is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FY06 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 CVR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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