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BT06 XLH

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,091 mi
Last recorded136,091 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 XLH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 136,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 121,960 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 104,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,621 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,172 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,037 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both: Brake back plates corroded / deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield / cover deteriorated / corroded / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 12 Oct 2019 64,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Plate limit: 1.0 Reading obtained 1.66avg Pre 01/07/2008 turbo (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both: Brake back plates corroded / deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield / cover deteriorated / corroded / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 13 Oct 2018 63,154 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front both: Brake back plates corroded / deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

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

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 13 Oct 2018 63,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.0. Actual reading 1.77 Printout attached (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front both: Brake back plates corroded / deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

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

corrosion to some underbody components

tyres

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,427 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,062 miles

Nearside Rear child seat in vehicle unable to check seat belt

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,046 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 44,046 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,979 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,665 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 26,662 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,473 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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BT06 XLH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT06 XLH, 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 BT06 XLH registered?

BT06 XLH is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 August 2006.

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