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DE06 EDE

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,300 mi
Last recorded90,300 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 EDE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 90,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 90,300 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,802 miles

exhaust centre mount corroded off

nearside exhaust back box mount corroded off and supported with wire

Fail 19 Nov 2012 102,802 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust centre mount corroded off

nearside exhaust back box mount corroded off and supported with wire

Fail 17 Nov 2011 82,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,851 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,017 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,017 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 53,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,424 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 43,147 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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DE06 EDE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE06 EDE, 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 DE06 EDE registered?

DE06 EDE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is DE06 EDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 EDE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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