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BG55 RPV

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,611 mi
Last recorded90,611 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RPV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 90,611 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 90,611 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019
Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,129 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 90,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 88,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,408 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 82,408 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 75,660 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 75,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,195 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2015 69,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,205 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 62,146 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,824 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,619 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 39,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,655 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 21,655 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG55 RPV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG55 RPV, 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 BG55 RPV registered?

BG55 RPV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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