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FE06 SHJ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,615 mi
Last recorded115,615 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 SHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 115,615 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 110,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked side (2.5.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,088 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,633 miles

child seats fitted unable to check all seat belts

Fail 19 Nov 2015 100,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted unable to check all seat belts

Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,542 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,057 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,698 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 67,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,226 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,681 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)

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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FE06 SHJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE06 SHJ, 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 FE06 SHJ registered?

FE06 SHJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is FE06 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE06 SHJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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