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DV55 WBO

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,890 mi
Last recorded109,890 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WBO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 109,890 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 109,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 102,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3.0 mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc backplates corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 90,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3.0 mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc backplates corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,566 miles

rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2015 85,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,145 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 77,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,480 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 68,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,294 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,557 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,342 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 WBO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WBO, 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 WBO registered?

DV55 WBO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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