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SO06 HPX

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,847 mi
Last recorded88,847 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 HPX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 88,847 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring cup arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring cup arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,695 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 80,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 71,448 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,918 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 67,918 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,085 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 66,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

exhaust clamp broken and hanger mounting corroded

parking brake performance just passes

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,067 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,279 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 36,939 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,597 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,494 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,215 miles

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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SO06 HPX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO06 HPX, 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

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What year was SO06 HPX registered?

SO06 HPX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is SO06 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO06 HPX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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