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HT06 PFV

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,921 mi
Last recorded127,921 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 PFV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 127,921 miles

Front brakes have a slight imbalance

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 127,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes have a slight imbalance

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 116,747 miles

Induction noise loud

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2020 116,746 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure Diesel cooler under car (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Induction noise loud

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,827 miles

Centre stop lamp dim

Engine air intake noisy

Fail 12 Aug 2019 107,827 miles

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

Centre stop lamp dim

Engine air intake noisy

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,532 miles

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,237 miles

Exhaust system and metal hangers corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 91,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system and metal hangers corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,271 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 83,271 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,649 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner shoulder

o/s/r wheel bearing slighly rough when rotated

rear exhaust pipe into rear box in poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2014 68,648 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner shoulder

o/s/r wheel bearing slighly rough when rotated

rear exhaust pipe into rear box in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,605 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and getting low

Fail 21 Aug 2013 59,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges and getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,148 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,839 miles

airbag light on

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehilce

rear tyres perished and getting low

Fail 6 Aug 2010 35,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,663 miles

nearside fron tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre very close to legal limit

stone chip windscreen

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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HT06 PFV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HT06 PFV, 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 HT06 PFV registered?

HT06 PFV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 August 2006.

Is HT06 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT06 PFV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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