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RKZ 8960

2006 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,204 mi
Last recorded125,204 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 8960
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 125,204 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,204 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 114,199 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 99,009 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,421 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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RKZ 8960 is a 2006 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RKZ 8960, 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 RKZ 8960 registered?

RKZ 8960 is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 August 2006.

Is RKZ 8960 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKZ 8960 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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