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OE06 FRC

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,399 mi
Last recorded126,399 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 FRC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 126,399 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 126,395 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2020 123,897 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 123,892 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers insecure

Pass 21 May 2019 111,589 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 108,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,591 miles

Nearside Front shocker slightly weak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exh corroded

under trays covering some components

Fail 17 Feb 2017 98,535 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front shocker slightly weak

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exh corroded

under trays covering some components

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear disc back plate o/s/r loose

rear exh corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2016 86,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear disc back plate o/s/r loose

rear exh corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,018 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,416 miles

Exhaust back box hanger heavily corroded

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,963 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,222 miles

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

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,466 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 38,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2010 31,552 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 31,468 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 22,279 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 22,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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OE06 FRC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OE06 FRC, 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 OE06 FRC registered?

OE06 FRC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is OE06 FRC safe to buy?

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