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KR06 VJV

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,898 mi
Last recorded176,898 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 VJV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 176,898 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 176,898 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2021 145,514 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 141,760 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Tested when wet

Under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2020 141,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension components corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Tested when wet

Under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2019 139,302 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 132,420 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 132,420 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,850 miles

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

Nearside Front slight cracks in wishbone bush

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 120,190 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 120,190 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 113,685 miles

slight bind at o/s/r wheel

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 113,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind at o/s/r wheel

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 91,676 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 81,384 miles

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

o/s rear tyre run flat ok at this time

Fail 11 Dec 2012 81,384 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre run flat ok at this time

Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 69,533 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,792 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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KR06 VJV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KR06 VJV, 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 KR06 VJV registered?

KR06 VJV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is KR06 VJV safe to buy?

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