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SN06 NKX

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,325 mi
Last recorded125,325 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 NKX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 125,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 125,325 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 121,077 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 121,077 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 117,309 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 112,347 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 112,270 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier SECURE. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ENGINE MISFIRE.(URGERNT!)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN & CORRODED,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 108,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 108,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken ADVISE RPLACE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT STRUTS HEAVILY CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN OUT ON EDGES,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(205-55X16V)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE LOW ON TREAD,3-2 MM,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE 3MM,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON DASH.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 95,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2018 95,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,191 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,826 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,008 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,825 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 80,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,696 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 62,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,540 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,370 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,188 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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SN06 NKX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SN06 NKX, 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 SN06 NKX registered?

SN06 NKX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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