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BT06 RWJ

2006 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,104 mi
Last recorded94,104 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea XL85,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 RWJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 94,104 miles

Front registration plate upper margin below 11mm minimum requirement

Nearside front bumper damaged and insecure

Rear registration plate damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

undertray broken and insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

undertray damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2011 72,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,083 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,541 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 64,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,983 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 55,983 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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BT06 RWJ is a 2006 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 85,405 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT06 RWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT06 RWJ registered?

BT06 RWJ is a 2006 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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