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SL06 ODW

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,851 mi
Last recorded149,851 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 ODW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 149,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing showing corrosion

engine management light on

poss timing belt due

Pass 28 Aug 2019 140,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt buckle plastic cover damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

management light on

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2019 140,643 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt buckle plastic cover damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

management light on

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2018 118,778 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Tailgate release handle sticking

Fail 1 Aug 2018 118,776 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure at strut (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Tailgate release handle sticking

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

poss timing belt due

Fail 24 Aug 2017 99,957 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

poss timing belt due

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded and rattling

pos timing belt due

Fail 19 Aug 2016 78,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded and rattling

pos timing belt due

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2015 59,134 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,836 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 38,835 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,162 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 21,802 miles

Both front tyre treads low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,571 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,703 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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SL06 ODW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ODW, 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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SL06 ODW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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