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OY06 LML

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 LML
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 92,750 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 86,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,086 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear bushes deteriorating.

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

offside rear tyre perished but not showing cords.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 69,086 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear bushes deteriorating.

engine management light on.

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

offside rear tyre perished but not showing cords.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,435 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,871 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 49,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,636 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,751 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,688 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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OY06 LML is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY06 LML, 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 OY06 LML registered?

OY06 LML is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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