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8944FBM

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,884 mi
Last recorded137,884 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8944FBM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 137,884 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 137,884 miles

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

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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8944FBM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 8944FBM, 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 8944FBM registered?

8944FBM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 August 2006.

Is 8944FBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8944FBM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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