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AK06 EPF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,409 mi
Last recorded130,409 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 EPF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,409 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside product on the headlight lenses, but not seriously affecting light output

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

Offside product on the headlight lenses, but not seriously affecting light output

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 130,409 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside product on the headlight lenses, but not seriously affecting light output

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside product on the headlight lenses, but not seriously affecting light output

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 121,767 miles

Chips to screen

Engine oil leak

Front discs corroded

Rear silencer corroded

n/s C.V boot perished

Fail 5 Apr 2019 121,767 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Central hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Chips to screen

Engine oil leak

Front discs corroded

Rear silencer corroded

n/s C.V boot perished

Pass 9 Apr 2018 113,660 miles

both front brakes binding on slightly

front brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,333 miles

eml on

o/s/r tyre worn clost to limit & perishing

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2016 97,823 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,191 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 91,191 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 68,305 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,139 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,021 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 51,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 43,429 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,091 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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AK06 EPF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK06 EPF, 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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AK06 EPF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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