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VN06 VOU

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,702 mi
Last recorded69,702 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 VOU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,702 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

nail in nearside rear tyre outer edge of tread unable to repair 205/55/16

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2016 69,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

engine management light on dash

nail in nearside rear tyre outer edge of tread unable to repair 205/55/16

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,294 miles

n/s wiper smearing

n/s/f wheel rim kerbed

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,388 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,865 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,074 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,047 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,397 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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VN06 VOU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VN06 VOU, 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 VN06 VOU registered?

VN06 VOU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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The MOT history for VN06 VOU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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