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SA06 XWT

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,879 mi
Last recorded177,879 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 XWT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 177,879 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 177,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 172,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 163,810 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 148,799 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 131,750 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 115,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,304 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,589 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 85,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,655 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,455 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,373 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,598 miles

nearside rear tyre near wear markers

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SA06 XWT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SA06 XWT, 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 SA06 XWT registered?

SA06 XWT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is SA06 XWT safe to buy?

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