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MH06 XKT

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,765 mi
Last recorded132,765 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 XKT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 132,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 129,922 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 129,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,577 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 126,576 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 121,201 miles

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 15 Apr 2016 121,201 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 30 Jan 2015 117,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2014 114,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 114,112 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 110,401 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 22 Dec 2011 100,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 100,160 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,278 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,277 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,150 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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MH06 XKT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MH06 XKT, 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 MH06 XKT registered?

MH06 XKT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is MH06 XKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH06 XKT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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