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DF06 EER

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,510 mi
Last recorded71,510 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 EER
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,510 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 71,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,004 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2015 59,999 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2014 46,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sill covers.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,587 miles

Both front tyres getting low.

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Full brake recheck in 2000 miles.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 31,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres getting low.

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Full brake recheck in 2000 miles.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 24,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 19,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody sheild fitted not allowing full inspection

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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DF06 EER is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc 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 DF06 EER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF06 EER?

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What year was DF06 EER registered?

DF06 EER is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is DF06 EER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF06 EER 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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