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SC06 OAM

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,772 mi
Last recorded131,772 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 OAM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 131,772 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 131,379 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 125,030 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 103,140 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine man/lamp on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 103,133 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine man/lamp on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,041 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management lamp indicates fault

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,225 miles

engine management lamp indicates fault

Fail 22 Apr 2013 79,225 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management lamp indicates fault

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,837 miles

airbag and engine management lights both indicate faults

Pass 3 May 2011 55,055 miles

airbag warning light indicates fault

engine management light indicates fault

offsaide rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,709 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,709 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OAM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC06 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

SC06 OAM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is SC06 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC06 OAM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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