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OE06 LWV

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,501 mi
Last recorded121,501 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 LWV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2024 121,501 miles

Emissions unable to be completed couldnt see across workshop (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 113,437 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 113,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 96,395 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 96,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,594 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 64,082 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,687 miles

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

both hand brake mechanism on caliper not fully returning

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

hand brake travel near limit

rusty underneath in places ie front and rear suspension components

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 26 Jan 2017 63,681 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

both hand brake mechanism on caliper not fully returning

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

hand brake travel near limit

rusty underneath in places ie front and rear suspension components

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,785 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 61,758 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,142 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 48,414 miles

Front and rear brake back plates corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,918 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,157 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,456 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,291 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 23,684 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LWV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

OE06 LWV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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