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CF55 XAM

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,913 mi
Last recorded129,913 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 XAM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 129,913 miles

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)

Rear exhaust detertiorating

Fail 25 Aug 2017 129,913 miles

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)

Rear exhaust detertiorating

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 129,839 miles

Exhaust rear silencer/mounting corroded

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 129,833 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust rear silencer/mounting corroded

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 11 Jul 2014 98,023 miles

exhaust brackets corroded + rear exhaust box

offside front and nearside rear brake back plates partly rusted away

Fail 11 Jul 2014 98,023 miles

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded + rear exhaust box

offside front and nearside rear brake back plates partly rusted away

oil level low

Fail 28 Mar 2013 72,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/r brake back plate corroded slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,533 miles

n/s/r brake back plate corroded slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,136 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,293 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 XAM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

CF55 XAM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is CF55 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 XAM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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