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DE55 OYN

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,909 mi
Last recorded76,909 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OYN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,909 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 64,872 miles

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

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

plastic trim fitted to both outer sills

Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,201 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 40,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,963 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 20,382 miles

(2g)Items within the bott which the nominated tester considers could prevent an mot test being carried out ideally should be removed prior to presenting for the test

(4.1C.1a)The nearside front tyre wall is cut which may be close to the legal limit

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,382 miles

(2g)Items within the bott which the nominated tester considers could prevent an mot test being carried out ideally should be removed prior to presenting for the test

(4.1C.1a)The nearside front tyre wall is cut which may be close to the 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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DE55 OYN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE55 OYN, 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 DE55 OYN registered?

DE55 OYN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is DE55 OYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 OYN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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