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LV56 XPF

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,247 mi
Last recorded95,247 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 XPF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,247 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,567 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads look low

rear exhaust box correded

Pass 28 May 2015 78,714 miles

n/s outer c/v boot leaking slightly

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,326 miles

n/s front tyre just under 3mm

o/s rear tyre starting to get low on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,119 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 65,119 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,934 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 62,875 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,138 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,398 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,440 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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LV56 XPF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LV56 XPF, 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 LV56 XPF registered?

LV56 XPF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is LV56 XPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 XPF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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