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VO56 XRF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,622 mi
Last recorded76,622 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 XRF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 70,546 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 8 Jul 2017 70,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Jul 2016 65,962 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 65,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,300 miles

Offside rear shock leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2015 63,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front road tyres are worn bald on inside

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear shock leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,906 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,081 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,928 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres poor condition/perished

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges(close to legal limit)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,200 miles

Advise bumper loose off side front.

Advise cracks in off side rear tyre sidewall.

Advise sidewall damage to near side rear tyre.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,273 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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VO56 XRF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO56 XRF, 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 VO56 XRF registered?

VO56 XRF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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