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DA55 FZE

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,046 mi
Last recorded109,046 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FZE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 109,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked between treads almost to cords, also worn on inner edge, advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s\f - n\s\f - o\s\r all worn low and smooth almost to cords on inner edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 103,670 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside bulbs insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside when side lights turned on do not get any brighter when brake pedal pressed (4.3.3 (b))

EPC light illuminated, recommend further inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked between treads almost to cords, also worn on inner edge, advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s\f - n\s\f - o\s\r all worn low and smooth almost to cords on inner edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,552 miles

EPC light on dashboard, recommend further inspection/rectify

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 96,496 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside split/emitting grease onto surrounding brake/suspension/tyre components (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken offside and nearside broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EPC light on dashboard, recommend further inspection/rectify

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 89,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend further inspection/replace (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner faces, advise further inspection/replace (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 82,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,943 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 76,871 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 70,395 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,536 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,406 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel filter slight leak previous.not leaking at present.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,406 miles

fuel filter slight leak previous.not leaking at present.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,406 miles

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

fuel filter slight leak

Pass 23 Jan 2010 28,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2009 17,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DA55 FZE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA55 FZE, 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 DA55 FZE registered?

DA55 FZE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is DA55 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 FZE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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