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HW06 EPO

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,220 mi
Last recorded93,220 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 EPO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,220 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,693 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,708 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin *unable to see inner pads*

Pass 26 May 2016 69,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 26 May 2015 62,686 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 62,686 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2014 54,569 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 47,940 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 47,940 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 39,281 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 39,281 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 29,343 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 20,035 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 11,827 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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HW06 EPO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HW06 EPO, 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

How do I check the history of HW06 EPO?

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What year was HW06 EPO registered?

HW06 EPO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is HW06 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW06 EPO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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