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HT06 FDG

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,621 mi
Last recorded132,621 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 FDG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2019 132,621 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 120,273 miles

Cam belt top cover loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2018 120,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Cam belt top cover loose

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,626 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 103,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,288 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)

advise unable to fully inspect o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,842 miles

child seats fitted in the rear unable to fully check

Fail 30 Aug 2014 81,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seats fitted in the rear unable to fully check

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn uneven across tread

Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,584 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn uneven across tread

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,010 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,128 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,264 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,028 miles

Rear brake disc's in poor condition.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,652 miles

reverse light incorrect colour showing red

Fail 6 Jul 2009 40,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

reverse light incorrect colour showing red

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 FDG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

HT06 FDG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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