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OV06 MFF

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,770 mi
Last recorded111,770 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 MFF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 111,770 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 105,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 99,278 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 99,278 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,638 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 93,635 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,135 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,428 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 69,766 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 69,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,933 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 64,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 54,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,471 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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OV06 MFF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV06 MFF, 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 OV06 MFF registered?

OV06 MFF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is OV06 MFF safe to buy?

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