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SC06 EXH

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,675 mi
Last recorded173,675 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 EXH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 173,675 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 173,432 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on in dash (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,280 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 122,323 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 111,554 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 98,204 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 40,068 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 68,092 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 56,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,735 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,787 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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SC06 EXH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SC06 EXH, 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 SC06 EXH registered?

SC06 EXH is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is SC06 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC06 EXH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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