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SK56 PXJ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,647 mi
Last recorded113,647 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 PXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,647 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 113,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 97,128 miles

both front tyres very low on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2014 97,124 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres very low on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,212 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 81,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,084 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2011 81,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 69,787 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 69,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,223 miles

both front tyres starting to split inner sidewall change soon

both rear tyres wear on inner tread

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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SK56 PXJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SK56 PXJ, 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 SK56 PXJ registered?

SK56 PXJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is SK56 PXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK56 PXJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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