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OE06 SXB

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,015 mi
Last recorded152,015 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 SXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 152,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 150,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 150,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 144,790 miles

o/s/r brake backing plate slight damage

plastic outer sill covers and under covers fitted making inspection difficult

unable to view rear pads due to desighn

Pass 13 Jun 2017 138,576 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 114,987 miles

Various bodywork damage and bumpers

Fail 30 Jun 2016 114,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Various bodywork damage and bumpers

Pass 8 Jul 2015 103,989 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 103,975 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 1 Jul 2014 92,290 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 92,290 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 79,633 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 68,397 miles

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

off side rear wheel bearing a little noisy when rotated

Fail 7 Jul 2012 68,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side rear wheel bearing a little noisy when rotated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 57,687 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SXB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

OE06 SXB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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