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SO06 OYE

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,538 mi
Last recorded103,538 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 OYE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 103,538 miles

all engine mounts worn

duel mass fly wheel noisy and vibrating

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2017 103,538 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all engine mounts worn

duel mass fly wheel noisy and vibrating

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated

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

rear exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2016 98,403 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated

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

rear exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,807 miles

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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 86,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,127 miles

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

heavy corroded lip on front brake discs

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres wearing inner edges

slight wear nearside front control arm rear bush

Fail 5 Jun 2013 77,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

heavy corroded lip on front brake discs

nearside rear outer brake pad worn,evidence of bind/overheating

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear brakes juddering

rear tyres wearing inner edges

slight wear nearside front control arm rear bush

Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,884 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SRS airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play on anti roll bar link rod, offside rear

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,383 miles

airbag warning lamp indicates system fault

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,377 miles

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

cut on nearside rear inner side wall not showing cord

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,720 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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SO06 OYE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO06 OYE, 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 OYE registered?

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

Is SO06 OYE safe to buy?

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