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SK56 UOX

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,698 mi
Last recorded194,698 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 UOX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 194,698 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front lowered end of wing and adjacent to sill covered with duck tape.

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 176,217 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and lower body front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper & wing damaged

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened along with sub frame and anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 172,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake low

Pass 28 Nov 2020 169,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 163,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 163,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 154,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 154,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake low

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 147,048 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 147,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 140,786 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 136,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 136,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 131,074 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 125,545 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 125,545 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 120,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight uneven tread wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust hangers corroded

lower engine cover fitted

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2010 67,409 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust hangers corroded

lower engine cover fitted

rear brake discs worn

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

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 UOX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

SK56 UOX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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