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EF06 XTN

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,289 mi
Last recorded169,289 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 XTN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 169,289 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 154,622 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 135,916 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 122,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 107,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 89,123 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,528 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear tyres 3mm and worn uneven

Fail 5 Jan 2012 73,528 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear tyres 3mm and worn uneven

Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,693 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,248 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 37,246 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,078 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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EF06 XTN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF06 XTN, 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 EF06 XTN registered?

EF06 XTN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is EF06 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 XTN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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