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SX06 FYG

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,044 mi
Last recorded152,044 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 FYG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 152,044 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,659 miles

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

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

components wet and corroded under body

driver seat belt slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre cut

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 100,003 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,013 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,080 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 74,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,459 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,196 miles

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

all brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 55,162 miles

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

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

all brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,852 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,030 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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SX06 FYG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SX06 FYG, 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 SX06 FYG registered?

SX06 FYG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is SX06 FYG safe to buy?

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