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CF55 BEO

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,400 mi
Last recorded103,400 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 BEO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,400 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2021 103,400 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,992 miles

Rear exhaust box support broken

Fail 26 Mar 2020 96,992 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

Rear exhaust box support broken

Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,141 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 90,140 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,474 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,474 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,256 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,256 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 70,219 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,097 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 59,898 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 55,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 55,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,257 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 51,257 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,984 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,145 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,627 miles

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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CF55 BEO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CF55 BEO, 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 CF55 BEO registered?

CF55 BEO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is CF55 BEO safe to buy?

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