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OE06 SXL

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,040 mi
Last recorded131,040 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 SXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 131,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 131,038 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 126,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 126,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,022 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 122,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 116,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 116,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 111,529 miles

O/S c.v boot split but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 111,529 miles

O/S c.v boot split but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 106,141 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 100,352 miles

both front tyres low in tread

centre exhaust joint leaking

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,461 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,147 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 79,385 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 71,173 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,550 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 62,550 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 22,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake discs worn all round

Pass 9 Jul 2011 22,490 miles

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

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

brake discs worn all round

Pass 10 Jul 2010 47,271 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 37,343 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 SXL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

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

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