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FG06 XEN

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,485 mi
Last recorded144,485 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XEN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 144,485 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 118,803 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 118,803 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 110,861 miles

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

rear brakes slightly binding

rear disc's rusty & pads 4mm

Fail 28 May 2020 110,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front 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 brakes slightly binding

rear disc's rusty & pads 4mm

Pass 23 May 2019 104,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 97,957 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 May 2017 91,376 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 91,376 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 85,136 miles

Rear n/s and o/s tyres starting to perish

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 75,887 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 May 2014 64,207 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 60,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 56,015 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 56,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,839 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 46,839 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,052 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,844 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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FG06 XEN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG06 XEN, 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 FG06 XEN registered?

FG06 XEN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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