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CW55 FOC

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,012 mi
Last recorded186,012 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 FOC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2025 186,012 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 186,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 179,928 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2024 179,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2023 172,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 162,792 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 162,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 154,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 147,574 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 130,089 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,151 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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CW55 FOC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CW55 FOC, 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

How do I check the history of CW55 FOC?

You can check the full history of CW55 FOC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CW55 FOC registered?

CW55 FOC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is CW55 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW55 FOC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CW55 FOC have outstanding finance?

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