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BD06 ZTK

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,351 mi
Last recorded167,351 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 ZTK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 167,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 149,711 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 149,711 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 131,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 114,414 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 114,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 30 Aug 2012 95,270 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 18 Aug 2012 95,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine oil on minimum

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 2 Aug 2011 88,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear brake discs corroded

traction light on

Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,688 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

traction light on

Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,046 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,567 miles

oil level on min!

rear pads getting low

Fail 12 Jun 2009 79,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres distorting

oil level on min!

rear pads getting low

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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BD06 ZTK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BD06 ZTK, 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 BD06 ZTK registered?

BD06 ZTK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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