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LX06 ZKG

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,387 mi
Last recorded146,387 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 ZKG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 146,387 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 131,573 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 131,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 120,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 106,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 105,054 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 105,054 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 100,640 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 100,640 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,435 miles

front brake discs worn.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 96,432 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,851 miles

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

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

temporary repair to rear fog light / water leak on engine [possible water pump]

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,157 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,399 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,399 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 57,403 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 9 Apr 2011 47,346 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2010 36,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic side skirts

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic side skirts

Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,620 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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LX06 ZKG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LX06 ZKG, 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 LX06 ZKG registered?

LX06 ZKG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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