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EX06 WZU

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,592 mi
Last recorded136,592 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 WZU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 136,592 miles

Offside Front FOG LIGHT HANGING OUT

Fail 27 Oct 2023 136,591 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front FOG LIGHT HANGING OUT

Pass 18 Nov 2022 126,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on edges - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Wheel trims or covers fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 20 Oct 2021 118,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose lower seat frame bolts loose (7.1.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,149 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 107,478 miles

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

TPMS light on

Fail 15 Aug 2019 107,474 miles

Front Bumper insecure other bumper plastics (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Apr 2018 98,561 miles

Front brake discs heavilly corroded inner face

Rear both tyres close to minimum tread limit

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,706 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat lose in belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside fronts on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,977 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside fronts on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,324 miles

nearsde windscreen washer getting blocked

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,610 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge/getting low on tread

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Apr 2014 64,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge/getting low on tread

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,217 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,124 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,773 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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EX06 WZU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX06 WZU, 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 EX06 WZU registered?

EX06 WZU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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