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OV06 VFC

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,325 mi
Last recorded147,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 VFC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 147,325 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 147,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 139,356 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 130,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 122,614 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 115,465 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 104,465 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,532 miles

Coil springs corroding

Front brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,074 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,906 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,905 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,172 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING ARM / SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/F CV BOOT / N/S/F TYRE STARING TO WEAR ON EDGES

Pass 23 May 2012 57,421 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,224 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 46,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 38,327 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,617 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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OV06 VFC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VFC, 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 OV06 VFC registered?

OV06 VFC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is OV06 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 VFC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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