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VF55 DYN

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

221,869 mi
Last recorded221,869 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 DYN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 221,869 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 128,636 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

child seats fitted

corrossion on both rear chassis

corrossion on rear suspension

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,524 miles

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

undertrays fitted

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

corrossion on both rear chassis

Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,697 miles

corrossion on both rear chassis

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrossion on both rear chassis

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

low emissions detected

Fail 16 Sep 2014 83,058 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrossion on both rear chassis

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

low emissions detected

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrossion on rear brake discs

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edges and close to limit

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,682 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,910 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,021 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,807 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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VF55 DYN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VF55 DYN, 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 VF55 DYN registered?

VF55 DYN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is VF55 DYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 DYN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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