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NM06 XXN

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,059 mi
Last recorded125,059 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 XXN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 125,059 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 125,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,987 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 113,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre sleeve excessively corroded (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 102,862 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 102,862 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,343 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 92,343 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box bracket snapped

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 80,438 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads and discs worn

ns top bear damaged

os top bearing

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,994 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,346 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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NM06 XXN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NM06 XXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NM06 XXN registered?

NM06 XXN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 August 2006.

Is NM06 XXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM06 XXN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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