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SKZ 8435

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,257 mi
Last recorded177,257 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 8435
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 177,257 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 177,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 172,210 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 172,088 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 171,736 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 164,083 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 155,331 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 143,003 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 135,909 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 135,692 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,322 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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SKZ 8435 is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 SKZ 8435, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SKZ 8435?

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What year was SKZ 8435 registered?

SKZ 8435 is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SKZ 8435 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKZ 8435 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.

Does SKZ 8435 have outstanding finance?

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