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HT06 FDC

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,276 mi
Last recorded171,276 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 FDC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 171,276 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 166,605 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 166,602 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 163,101 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REARMOST EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 163,101 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective REARMOST EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 154,754 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jul 2019 154,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 149,790 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 149,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 143,743 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 136,346 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 127,781 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 120,186 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 115,951 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 115,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 111,507 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,902 miles

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

front numer plate damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2011 94,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front numer plate damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,200 miles

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

advise front number plate

Fail 15 Jul 2010 71,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise front number plate

advise o/s mirror damaged

advise tracking check

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,729 miles

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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HT06 FDC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HT06 FDC, 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 HT06 FDC registered?

HT06 FDC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is HT06 FDC safe to buy?

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