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NV06 XOC

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

221,377 mi
Last recorded221,377 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 XOC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 221,377 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 221,337 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2025 212,121 miles

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 29 May 2024 201,817 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 194,124 miles

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2022 178,891 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 178,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 169,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 160,148 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 150,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 139,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,321 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 118,249 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,750 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 104,750 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 97,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,735 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 74,406 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,394 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 54,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,596 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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NV06 XOC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NV06 XOC, 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 NV06 XOC registered?

NV06 XOC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is NV06 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV06 XOC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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