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DS06 LMF

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,755 mi
Last recorded115,755 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 LMF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 115,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,075 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 112,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 107,225 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 107,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,013 miles

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

offside rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Fail 9 Apr 2018 102,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2017 96,989 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 96,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,721 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,289 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,733 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,257 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,489 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,114 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 LMF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DS06 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

DS06 LMF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is DS06 LMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 LMF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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