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EK06 OCC

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,438 mi
Last recorded135,438 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 OCC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 135,438 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 126,552 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 111,102 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

advise corrosion to exhaust system and hangers

Fail 3 Feb 2016 111,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW 1.6MM IN PLACES(ALSO BALD ON EDGES) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed EXPOSED CORDS,MISHAPEN TYRE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front TYRE,1.6MM AND BALD ON OUTER EDGES

Offside Rear TYRE,BALD ON INNER EDGE,PERISHING AND NAIL IN IT

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

advise corrosion to exhaust system and hangers

Pass 3 Feb 2015 101,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,272 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,104 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 61,915 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,194 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,927 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 38,927 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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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EK06 OCC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK06 OCC, 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

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What year was EK06 OCC registered?

EK06 OCC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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The MOT history for EK06 OCC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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