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SO06 OXT

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,681 mi
Last recorded112,681 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 OXT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 112,681 miles

Underbody slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 17 Mar 2022 112,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,403 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Oct 2019 94,390 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Oct 2019 94,371 miles

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

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Sep 2019 94,339 miles

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

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,833 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 82,831 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 73,755 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 68,713 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2015 62,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre scrubbing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 41,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 41,921 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 30,251 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 23,325 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 19,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs pitted and lipped

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,778 miles

front brake discs pitted and lipped

Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,395 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 15,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 OXT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO06 OXT, 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 SO06 OXT registered?

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

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