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BK06 PVE

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,089 mi
Last recorded125,089 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 PVE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 125,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear silencer missing

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension heavily corroded. advise wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 121,660 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bad inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s rear seat belt clasp

rear subframe corrosion

undertray slightly loose

Fail 20 Dec 2023 121,660 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bad inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault cleared by scanner (7.1.6 (a))

o/s rear seat belt clasp

rear subframe corrosion

undertray slightly loose

Fail 19 Dec 2023 121,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box area has a few holes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misted up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear seat belt outer buckle case missing but still works as it should

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 115,416 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 107,138 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 107,137 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated warning light on (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,021 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 100,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,485 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

Fail 23 Jan 2020 94,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,342 miles

o/s rear seat belt clasp

Fail 16 Jan 2019 87,334 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front fog light bulb out n/s

o/s rear seat belt clasp

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,987 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,259 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 48,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,339 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,031 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 42,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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 11 Apr 2011 37,669 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,958 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 27,335 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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BK06 PVE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BK06 PVE, 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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BK06 PVE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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