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DA55 XHX

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,090 mi
Last recorded166,090 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 XHX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 166,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

Offside Rear backing plate missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 150,041 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2015 129,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 111,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,955 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,219 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn low

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

part worn tyres fitted front and rear

rear inner brake pads worn possibly worn low

Fail 11 Sep 2009 45,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear inner brake pads worn possibly worn low

offside front tyre worn HEAVY inner edge and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

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 XHX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

DA55 XHX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is DA55 XHX safe to buy?

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