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VF55 RUU

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,841 mi
Last recorded155,841 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 RUU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 155,841 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2022 155,841 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2021 149,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 144,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 140,477 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 136,580 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch slightly faulty/hard to open bonnet

exhausts showing slight deterioration+hangers

rear brake discs showing slight deterioration

windscreen chipped/damaged

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 135,407 miles

bonnet secondary catch faulty

exhaust+hangers showing deterioration

windscreen chipped/damaged n/s

Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,183 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

spare tyre pressure very low

Pass 22 Sep 2016 121,517 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 121,482 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,332 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 110,320 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 98,207 miles

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

nearside rear brake nearing bind limit

nearside rear pads and discs showing signs of overheating

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,849 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pitting on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2011 67,506 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 57,106 miles

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)

Slight Binding Rear Brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,373 miles

slight pitting and scoring on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 10 Jan 2009 35,956 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 RUU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RUU, 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 VF55 RUU registered?

VF55 RUU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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