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OE06 MBY

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,905 mi
Last recorded75,905 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 MBY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,905 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn unevenly

wipers smear slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2016 75,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn unevenly

wipers smear slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,541 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r brake disc started to corrode.

o/s/r brake disc started to corrode.

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,179 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,029 miles

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

advise of uneven wear to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,762 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,845 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,189 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 26,189 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 MBY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

OE06 MBY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is OE06 MBY safe to buy?

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