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SC06BYU
2006 SEAT ALTEA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SC06BYU
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model ALTEA
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 15 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
16 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 194,391 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 194,391 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,923 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 172,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 152,133 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,266 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Handbrake has Excess Travel
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts Cracked/Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,110 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 131,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,804 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust deteriorating
7 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust deteriorating
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,806 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 108,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,706 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer corroded.
- both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,729 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust deteriorating
- Nearside Front wiper blade poorly clearing screen
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,212 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust deteriorating
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,006 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2016 7 Jun 202630 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,543 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,435 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2014 7 Jun 202629 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,163 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2013 7 Jun 20268 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,238 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,251 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2011 7 Jun 202630 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,152 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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SC06BYU was registered on 2006-07-05
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