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ET06 XAC

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,135 mi
Last recorded149,135 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 XAC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 149,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 129,550 miles

Nearside Front cv boot perished

Pass 1 Mar 2018 118,153 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,814 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,814 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2016 86,756 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,578 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,886 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,553 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 33,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ET06 XAC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ET06 XAC, 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 ET06 XAC registered?

ET06 XAC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is ET06 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 XAC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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