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KE06 FUA

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,801 mi
Last recorded136,801 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 FUA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 136,801 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate has damage.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Under trays fitted obscuring some components and prescribed area's.

Pass 8 Nov 2024 132,924 miles

Central exhaust connecting sleeve deteriorated.

Front number plate is damaged.

N/S front brake disc shield corroded and loose.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 131,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 19 Oct 2023 131,375 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS warning light is illuminated.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 126,350 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS warning light is illuminated.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 120,236 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 14 Oct 2021 120,234 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

tpms light on

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 9 May 2019 111,882 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2018 91,186 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish in treads.

Unable to fully view brake fluid level.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 80,524 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer hanger corroded and snapped. (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust rear silencer very corroded.

Exhaust system hangers very corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish in treads.

Unable to fully view brake fluid level.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,720 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Exhaust system hangers corroded.

Nearside Rear tyre perished in treads

O/S/R brake disc shows signs of getting hot, advise replacement soon.

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Exhaust system hangers corroded.

N/S/F tyre starting to split in treads.

N/S/R brake has slightly restricted free movement.

O/S windscreen wiper poor.

O/S/R brake disc shows signs of getting hot, advise replacement soon.

O/S/R brake pads starting to break-up.

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 70,191 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Rear tyres perished and out of shape on inner edges

Tyre pressure warning light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,191 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Rear tyres perished and out of shape on inner edges

Tyre pressure warning light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,344 miles

Rear exhaust system and hangers corroded.

Service light on.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,411 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 61,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,379 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,942 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,426 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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KE06 FUA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KE06 FUA, 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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KE06 FUA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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