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OE06 UCT

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,569 mi
Last recorded90,569 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2025 90,569 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 87,678 miles

Front wipers, smearing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 87,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/centre section joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured centre tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damage to lettering (0.1 (b))

exhaust emissions just within limits, smoking from exhaust

Pass 12 Dec 2023 82,694 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low (below minimum)

Fail 5 Dec 2023 82,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust joint loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge, wear to outer edge, worn to 1.6mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge, wear to outer edge, worn to 1.6mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box loose at joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low (below minimum)

Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, worn to 2.5mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, worn to 2.5mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 74,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,868 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 68,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 63,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (URGENT ATTENTION REQUIRED!!) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (URGENT ATTENTION REQUIRED!!) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,292 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 58,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,921 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,990 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,657 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 46,657 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,357 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 26,733 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 24,556 miles

centre rear seat belt anchor damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,448 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 UCT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

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

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