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SL06 HFG

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,212 mi
Last recorded171,212 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 HFG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 171,212 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 171,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 168,685 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 168,684 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 162,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside rear hand brake lever not fully releasing

slight corrosion on rear subframe

slight wear in front brake discs

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2017 152,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 4 Feb 2017 152,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2016 134,881 miles

slight noise at nearside rear wheel

Fail 13 Feb 2016 134,881 miles

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

slight noise at nearside rear wheel

Pass 7 Feb 2015 117,324 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edges

Fail 7 Feb 2015 117,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2014 102,053 miles

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

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

nearside rear caliper pivot not fully returning

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

slight noise at nearside front wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,060 miles

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

centre exhaust leaking slightly

slight roughness at nearside rear wheel

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 11 Feb 2012 69,416 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 34,967 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,563 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,177 miles

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

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

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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SL06 HFG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL06 HFG, 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 SL06 HFG registered?

SL06 HFG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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