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DV55 WBY

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,708 mi
Last recorded119,708 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WBY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 119,708 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 119,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 112,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,538 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 102,407 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 99,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,588 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 91,497 miles

Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' danglies (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,535 miles

both front tyres worn VERY LOW on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges + perished and cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,829 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 65,198 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 65,190 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,793 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 46,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 46,469 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,214 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 40,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,075 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,588 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 WBY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

DV55 WBY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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