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AP06 RSO

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,122 mi
Last recorded176,122 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 RSO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 176,122 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 174,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 172,704 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 172,704 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 157,066 miles

Airbag light on

Front brake disc's corroded and lipped

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jul 2011 129,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 100,474 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 100,474 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,108 miles

air bag light on

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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AP06 RSO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP06 RSO, 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 AP06 RSO registered?

AP06 RSO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is AP06 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP06 RSO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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