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NX06 UUW

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,793 mi
Last recorded142,793 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 UUW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 142,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 131,084 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,688 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 114,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 104,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip on but not tighten enough slight grease coming out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 99,384 miles

Some major components obscured by plastic under body cover panels

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,172 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,733 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,078 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,867 miles

front tyres approaching tread limit[1.6mm] 2mm remaining ADVISE replacement

Fail 25 Feb 2015 80,867 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres approaching tread limit[1.6mm] 2mm remaining ADVISE replacement

Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,316 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,573 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,230 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,453 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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NX06 UUW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NX06 UUW, 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 NX06 UUW registered?

NX06 UUW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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