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NJ06 TVU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,319 mi
Last recorded102,319 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 TVU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2022 102,319 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust & excess blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified Casing welded (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 21 May 2021 96,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,532 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,286 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted not allowing a full and detailed inspection of all under floor components

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,599 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Fail 11 Feb 2016 68,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,904 miles

airbag light on

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,499 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,654 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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NJ06 TVU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NJ06 TVU, 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 NJ06 TVU registered?

NJ06 TVU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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