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LV06 HVJ

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

111,261 mi
Last recorded111,261 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 HVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 111,261 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 108,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 105,362 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 101,346 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,035 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,361 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,055 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 76,862 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 65,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2015 65,243 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,832 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 47,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,317 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,128 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,164 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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LV06 HVJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LV06 HVJ, 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 LV06 HVJ registered?

LV06 HVJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is LV06 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV06 HVJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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