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CF55 XAP

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,453 mi
Last recorded129,453 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 XAP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 129,453 miles

advise front and rear brake backplates are corroded

advise slight wear in the nearside front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 5 Mar 2015 129,453 miles

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

advise front and rear brake backplates are corroded

advise slight wear in the nearside front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,794 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 113,794 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 100,868 miles

All backing plates corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 100,868 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All backing plates corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,176 miles

headlamp aim is on max height one side and max low on other

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,140 miles

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

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

advise n/s wiper blade

Fail 18 Mar 2011 74,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s wiper blade

Pass 30 Jan 2010 58,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 46,001 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 XAP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF55 XAP registered?

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

Is CF55 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 XAP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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