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DN55 MKM

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,758 mi
Last recorded101,758 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 MKM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 101,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 96,873 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 95,152 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,100 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,153 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 91,560 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 89,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2015 87,283 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 85,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside rear outer brake pad looks low

offside rear tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside rear outer brake pad looks low

offside rear tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,564 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,935 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 75,935 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/R seat belt not checked child seat fitted

O/S/R tyre punctured

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor chips in windscreen zone B

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

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

Objects on interior mirror

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 57,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor chips in windscreen zone B

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Objects on interior mirror

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,988 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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DN55 MKM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN55 MKM, 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 DN55 MKM registered?

DN55 MKM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is DN55 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN55 MKM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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