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RUI 6660

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,261 mi
Last recorded54,261 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 6660
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 54,261 miles

Front brake pads

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre edges worn

Offside outer cv boot leaking

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 50,111 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2013 50,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside & offside rear tyres inner edges worn

Nearside outer cv boot leaking

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,805 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 41,805 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 29,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,844 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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RUI 6660 is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUI 6660, 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

How do I check the history of RUI 6660?

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What year was RUI 6660 registered?

RUI 6660 is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is RUI 6660 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 6660 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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