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BP55 NXL

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,776 mi
Last recorded91,776 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 NXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM IN CENTRE & PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/R BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATE MISSING & N/S/R BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATE DETERIORATED

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM IN CENTRE & PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BACKBOX CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,289 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Backing Plate Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Disc Backing Plate Missing

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 27 Oct 2020 84,254 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Backing Plate Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Disc Backing Plate Missing

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,444 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,904 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 58,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

front brake discs appear worn / slightly lipped

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,596 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped / worn

Fail 12 Apr 2016 53,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped / worn

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 2 Jan 2013 22,783 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays giving little or no access to preacribed areas

Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,643 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 11,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 11,992 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 9,224 miles

underbody tray fitted

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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BP55 NXL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BP55 NXL, 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 BP55 NXL registered?

BP55 NXL is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is BP55 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP55 NXL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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