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RV56 JUA

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,679 mi
Last recorded93,679 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 JUA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside handbrake lower on performance

tyre light on

Pass 31 Aug 2018 92,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS badly worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS badly worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn

Fail 31 Aug 2018 92,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS badly worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS badly worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn

Fail 27 Jul 2018 92,755 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS BADLY WORN ON INNER TREAD EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS BADLY WORN ON INNER TREAD EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 90,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,671 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,694 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,511 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 65,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,509 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,716 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 38,716 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot fully laden

brake fluid level low

headlamp aim on upper limit

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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RV56 JUA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV56 JUA, 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 RV56 JUA registered?

RV56 JUA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RV56 JUA safe to buy?

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