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HD06 HYT

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,884 mi
Last recorded151,884 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 HYT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 151,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 146,368 miles

Under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 140,015 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 140,015 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 122,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 102,841 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

some wear on front brake discs

Fail 31 Jul 2013 94,610 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,369 miles

engine manegment light on

Fail 2 Jul 2012 83,369 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine manegment light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 71,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,963 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,256 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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HD06 HYT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HD06 HYT, 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 HD06 HYT registered?

HD06 HYT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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