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DS06 LKP

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,647 mi
Last recorded160,647 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 LKP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 160,647 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 146,789 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 146,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 135,302 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 124,497 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 124,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 113,942 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 113,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 106,131 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 106,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 96,882 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 96,881 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 87,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 74,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 61,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres getting low

Pass 4 May 2010 47,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,319 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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DS06 LKP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS06 LKP, 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 DS06 LKP registered?

DS06 LKP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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