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RV06 VVS

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,478 mi
Last recorded119,478 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 VVS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,928 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 104,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,881 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,539 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Mar 2014 77,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,834 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,217 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,838 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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RV06 VVS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RV06 VVS, 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 RV06 VVS registered?

RV06 VVS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is RV06 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV06 VVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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