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DU06 LJJ

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,463 mi
Last recorded121,463 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 LJJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 121,463 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 112,112 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 112,112 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,717 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 103,717 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,624 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,870 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 82,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 71,924 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,019 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 67,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working rear side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,852 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 49,408 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,483 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 28,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 20,712 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,426 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 14,426 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DU06 LJJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DU06 LJJ, 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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DU06 LJJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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