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WJ06 NEN

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,128 mi
Last recorded86,128 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 NEN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 86,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jets spraying low

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 83,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 83,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 79,284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,314 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,547 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 65,983 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 65,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 62,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,277 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,295 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 57,291 miles

Brake valve damaged and function impaired servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,991 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,782 miles

o/s/r brake binding.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,141 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,718 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,442 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,385 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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WJ06 NEN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WJ06 NEN, 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 WJ06 NEN registered?

WJ06 NEN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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