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RV56 JUU

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

171,122 mi
Last recorded171,122 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 JUU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 171,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 159,501 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 154,238 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 154,238 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 145,991 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 134,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,786 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 120,177 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,169 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 111,048 miles

passenger rear tyre worn to 2mm drivers 3mm

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,563 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,194 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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RV56 JUU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JUU, 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 JUU registered?

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

Is RV56 JUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 JUU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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