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OE06 LXK

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,202 mi
Last recorded138,202 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 LXK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 138,202 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 128,098 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 128,098 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 122,728 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 122,546 miles

Emissions not tested heavy smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

enginemanagment light on dash

Pass 20 May 2017 114,914 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 107,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 107,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor leak on exhaust middle box

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted covering floor pan fuel and brake pipes

Fail 9 Jun 2014 84,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 76,077 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,479 miles

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

airbag warning light indicates a fault

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,934 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,024 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 45,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 LXK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OE06 LXK, 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 OE06 LXK registered?

OE06 LXK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is OE06 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE06 LXK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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