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SY06 EXM

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,011 mi
Last recorded125,011 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 EXM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 125,011 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,696 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,529 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 83,529 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake bind

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,635 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,642 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,724 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,409 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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SY06 EXM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SY06 EXM, 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 SY06 EXM registered?

SY06 EXM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is SY06 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 EXM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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