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FE06 SMO

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,109 mi
Last recorded135,109 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 SMO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 135,109 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 5 Sep 2023 134,746 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 134,741 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 129,356 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 122,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 122,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 119,355 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 94,395 miles

corrosion on exhaust and blow on centre box

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

uneven wear both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2016 94,395 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven discs corroded off side (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven discs corroded near side (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on exhaust and blow on centre box

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

uneven wear both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,571 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake disc's

Fail 13 Feb 2014 78,395 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion on all brake discs

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,395 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,223 miles

o/s/r tyre only just legel on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,530 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,575 miles

front brake pad wear low o/s

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,357 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 SMO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SMO, 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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FE06 SMO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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