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V4 SRN

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,474 mi
Last recorded120,474 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 SRN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 120,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 120,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,042 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 101,553 miles

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

nearside front wing starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,375 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 84,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,011 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 103,727 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 76,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 76,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,768 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 67,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 67,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn joint broken may loose drive (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc possible damage to cv joint due to being open to elements (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,649 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,608 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,760 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,810 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet not working

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,276 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,715 miles

Front discs corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,765 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 25,724 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 20,215 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 20,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V4 SRN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V4 SRN, 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 V4 SRN registered?

V4 SRN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is V4 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V4 SRN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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