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HV56 DJU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,911 mi
Last recorded128,911 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 DJU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 128,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 116,923 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both front wiper blades slight smearing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 104,134 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 104,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,415 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted over both sills

internal control for head lamps altered to recheck alignment

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 86,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted over both sills

internal control for head lamps altered to recheck alignment

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,505 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,476 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,859 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,506 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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HV56 DJU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV56 DJU, 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 HV56 DJU registered?

HV56 DJU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is HV56 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 DJU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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