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SC06 XOL

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,481 mi
Last recorded105,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 XOL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 105,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 94,139 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,138 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 78,548 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 71,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2016 71,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2016 71,314 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads have uneven wear (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,150 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 58,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,904 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 33,893 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED

Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,510 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,677 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 XOL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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