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MF06 RCO

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,554 mi
Last recorded74,554 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 RCO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,554 miles

both rear tyres badly castellated on inner edge

rear wiper blade smears

Fail 29 Feb 2012 74,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front outer CV boot leaking grease but still prteventing the ingress of dirt

Offside rear light unit smashed, not displaying any incorrect colours

both rear tyres badly castellated on inner edge

no oil on dip stick

oil leaking from intercooler pipes

rear wiper blade smears

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,941 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 64,941 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back box corroded also cetre pipe hanger not blowing

rear pads very low discs badly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,737 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 51,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,397 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 36,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MF06 RCO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MF06 RCO, 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 MF06 RCO registered?

MF06 RCO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is MF06 RCO safe to buy?

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