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CT55 HUZ

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,687 mi
Last recorded127,687 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 HUZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 127,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 124,085 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 22 Jul 2021 124,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Surface corrosion to brake discs

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 122,553 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2020 122,548 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure light on

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge and on 2mm

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and on 3mm

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2019 114,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,736 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres close to markers

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 26 Jan 2017 100,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both front tyres close to markers

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2016 89,415 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 89,404 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,610 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,167 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,076 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,735 miles

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

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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CT55 HUZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CT55 HUZ, 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 CT55 HUZ registered?

CT55 HUZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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