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WJ06 VBB

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,105 mi
Last recorded122,105 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VBB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 122,105 miles

Offside and nearside front upper drop link gaiters deteriorated

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 122,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside and nearside front upper drop link gaiters deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,690 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 112,690 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,602 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 105,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,773 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,586 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 93,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2015 92,777 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 85,929 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 76,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre outer side wall worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,633 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,842 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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WJ06 VBB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ06 VBB, 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 WJ06 VBB registered?

WJ06 VBB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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