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DA55 XHW

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,913 mi
Last recorded160,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 XHW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 160,913 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 151,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 140,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 129,208 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 129,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 121,720 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 110,741 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 110,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,957 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 72,251 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated/corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,162 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,267 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,507 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,067 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 30,067 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 XHW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

DA55 XHW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is DA55 XHW safe to buy?

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