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DE06 RXK

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,850 mi
Last recorded132,850 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 RXK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,850 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 132,850 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

O/s/f hub bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,461 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2012 87,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,150 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,788 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 RXK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

DE06 RXK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is DE06 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 RXK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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