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FE06 SJX

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,428 mi
Last recorded92,428 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 SJX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 92,428 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

engine light illuminated

tyre presure indicator lamp illuminated

both front shock absorbers very weak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 92,428 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

engine light illuminated

tyre presure indicator lamp illuminated

both front shock absorbers very weak

Pass 27 Dec 2014 76,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 76,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

engine warning light illuminated

tyre warning lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Dec 2013 61,909 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 61,909 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 48,079 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 48,078 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,104 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 34,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 31,666 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 19,793 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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FE06 SJX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE06 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

FE06 SJX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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