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OE06 PMX

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,567 mi
Last recorded137,567 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 137,567 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 128,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 118,878 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 108,942 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 108,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,819 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 96,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,201 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 94,201 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 90,255 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 85,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,271 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 75,432 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,129 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 65,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,501 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,719 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 49,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,030 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,902 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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OE06 PMX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

OE06 PMX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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