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MT06 VPK

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,677 mi
Last recorded107,677 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 VPK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 107,677 miles

Engine noisy

Fail 5 Feb 2016 107,655 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine noisy

Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,094 miles

tyre pressure inddicator illuminated

Fail 17 Jul 2014 85,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre pressure inddicator illuminated

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,018 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,569 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 60,569 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 51,060 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,076 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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MT06 VPK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT06 VPK, 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 MT06 VPK registered?

MT06 VPK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is MT06 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT06 VPK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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