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OE06 SXP

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

172,056 mi
Last recorded172,056 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 172,056 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 172,056 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 161,716 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 150,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 150,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 139,062 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 139,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 127,579 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 116,009 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 104,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 95,325 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 95,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,128 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 89,017 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 89,017 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midl box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 78,693 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 78,693 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 May 2015 69,249 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 69,249 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 64,798 miles

front brake discs slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2013 56,646 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 46,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 36,419 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,767 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,736 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 SXP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

OE06 SXP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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