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HJ06 UXS

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,618 mi
Last recorded128,618 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 UXS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 128,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge advise replacement soon ; (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake disc dust shields rusty ;

minor screen chips ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / sheilds fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2021 128,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge advise replacement soon ; (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake disc dust shields rusty ;

minor screen chips ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / sheilds fitted

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise ;replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

minor screen chips

rear brake disc dust covers rusty ; plus o/s front

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2020 119,813 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise ;replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

minor screen chips

rear brake disc dust covers rusty ; plus o/s front

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,376 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 105,371 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 94,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 87,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 79,279 miles

Heal and toe wear in both rear tyres

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 10 May 2013 69,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 69,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2012 61,405 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2011 50,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 42,123 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 32,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,582 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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HJ06 UXS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ06 UXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ06 UXS registered?

HJ06 UXS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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