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MT06 OWK

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,145 mi
Last recorded115,145 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 OWK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 115,145 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 112,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,798 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 98,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,426 miles

both rear tyres getting low and starting to split

Fail 28 Oct 2015 67,958 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,958 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 57,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2014 57,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,484 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 45,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,336 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,129 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 30 Sep 2010 34,115 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 27 May 2009 25,418 miles

front pads 50% worn

front tyres 50% worn

n/s/r pads getting low

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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MT06 OWK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT06 OWK, 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 MT06 OWK registered?

MT06 OWK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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