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BF06 VYA

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,154 mi
Last recorded87,154 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 VYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,154 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 87,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,317 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 75,317 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,757 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,675 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,675 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,533 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 49,196 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 49,196 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 42,784 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 36,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,463 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,765 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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BF06 VYA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF06 VYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF06 VYA registered?

BF06 VYA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is BF06 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 VYA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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