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NH06 XWA

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,489 mi
Last recorded134,489 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 XWA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 134,489 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 126,361 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 119,494 miles

nsr tyre cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2021 119,494 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2020 117,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 112,918 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 112,915 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 107,242 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 102,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 93,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 93,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,042 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,109 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 78,107 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hangers corroded, back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,550 miles

both front brake discs slight lipped and corrodded

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders 2mm

nearside and offside floor pannel covered with plastic sheilds

slight corrosion both rear brake discs

underside of engine bay covered with sheild

Fail 5 Aug 2011 56,550 miles

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

both front brake discs slight lipped and corrodded

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders 2mm

nearside and offside floor pannel covered with plastic sheilds

slight corrosion both rear brake discs

underside of engine bay covered with sheild

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,862 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays covering engine bay.&sills & floor pans

Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,155 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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NH06 XWA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NH06 XWA, 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 NH06 XWA registered?

NH06 XWA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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