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RF06 WKJ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,910 mi
Last recorded169,910 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 WKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 169,910 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 169,907 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 146,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 122,476 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc blue signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 122,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc blue signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,133 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 90,346 miles

o/side rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,491 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 87,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 79,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,041 miles

some wear to front brake discs

rear coil springs rusty condition

Fail 19 Jul 2017 65,041 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear coil springs rusty condition

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,047 miles

Front tyres approx 2.5mm tread

Fail 14 Jul 2016 60,047 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front tyres approx 2.5mm tread

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,150 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,782 miles

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

oil level getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,357 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 35,357 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,831 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,697 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,821 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)

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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RF06 WKJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF06 WKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF06 WKJ registered?

RF06 WKJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is RF06 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 WKJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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