2006 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · LM55 BJV
2006 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 75,624 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM55 BJV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2017
- 75,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM55 BJV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Seat Altea (LM55 BJV) between January 2009 and July 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress o”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
LM55 BJV Mileage History
- 20/01/200919,939 mi
- 03/02/201029,288 mi+9,349 mi
- 02/03/201029,305 mi+17 mi
- 12/03/201029,321 mi+16 mi
- 05/05/201030,875 mi+1,554 mi
- 02/05/201135,764 mi+4,889 mi
- 02/05/201135,764 mi
- 30/04/201241,468 mi+5,704 mi
- 26/07/201345,449 mi+3,981 mi
- 30/06/201455,705 mi+10,256 mi
- 30/06/201455,705 mi
- 20/07/201564,053 mi+8,348 mi
- 18/07/201669,002 mi+4,949 mi
- 25/07/201669,129 mi+127 mi
- 21/07/201775,548 mi+6,419 mi
- 28/07/201775,624 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 6,538 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Altea
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: SEAT ALTEA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Coil Spring Fracture and CV Boot Deterioration(Moderate)
Due to the Altea taller center of gravity and firm UK-tuned suspension, front road coil springs endure substantial shock loads on broken pavement and traffic calming humps. The bottom pigtail coils are prone to corrosion and snapping. Concurrently, the constant velocity CV joint rubber boots frequently split or become insecure, allowing grease to fling out and road grit to enter, destroying the joint. MOT data highlights spring fractures and split CV boots as primary failure items on UK Alteas.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel Fatigue and Vibration(Serious)
The dual-mass flywheel DMF fitted to manual and DSG diesel Alhambras and Alteas dampens engine torsional vibrations, but internal springs and friction rings wear out under urban stop-start driving and high mileage. Worn DMFs develop excessive rotational play, resulting in severe shuddering through the clutch pedal and cabin at idle, accompanied by a metallic clattering noise. Left untreated, a failing flywheel can disintegrate, damaging the gearbox bellhousing or causing clutch failure.
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- Front Coil Spring Fracture and CV Boot DeteriorationModerate
Due to the Altea taller center of gravity and firm UK-tuned suspension, front road coil springs endure substantial shock loads on broken pavement and traffic calming humps. The bottom pigtail coils are prone to corrosion and snapping. Concurrently, the constant velocity CV joint rubber boots frequently split or become insecure, allowing grease to fling out and road grit to enter, destroying the joint. MOT data highlights spring fractures and split CV boots as primary failure items on UK Alteas.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel Fatigue and VibrationSerious
The dual-mass flywheel DMF fitted to manual and DSG diesel Alhambras and Alteas dampens engine torsional vibrations, but internal springs and friction rings wear out under urban stop-start driving and high mileage. Worn DMFs develop excessive rotational play, resulting in severe shuddering through the clutch pedal and cabin at idle, accompanied by a metallic clattering noise. Left untreated, a failing flywheel can disintegrate, damaging the gearbox bellhousing or causing clutch failure.
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