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DV55 WBN

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,675 mi
Last recorded93,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WBN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 86,237 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 86,237 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,256 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 10 Jul 2019 83,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 69,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

boot lid not opening

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 56,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,774 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

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

Offside rear tyre going out of shape slightly on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,668 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2015 42,668 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,164 miles

uneven wear on nsr tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2014 36,164 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

uneven wear on nsr tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,923 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 12,783 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 12,783 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,892 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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DV55 WBN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV55 WBN, 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 DV55 WBN registered?

DV55 WBN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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