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EF55 VXD

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,332 mi
Last recorded107,332 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VXD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 107,332 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber mount split & ineffective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 104,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 104,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 102,352 miles

Both number plate holders slightly loose

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body damage

Offside Headlight image poor

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Stone chip

Fail 5 Oct 2022 102,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both number plate holders slightly loose

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlight image poor

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Stone chip

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,048 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 101,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 99,313 miles

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

Os rear tyre tread is cracking

Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 99,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Os rear tyre tread is cracking

Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,663 miles

Ns body damage

Pass 13 Jan 2018 86,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,939 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 82,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,935 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,384 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 72,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EPC light on

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2013 68,896 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre cracking

traction controll light on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,405 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,060 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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EF55 VXD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EF55 VXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF55 VXD registered?

EF55 VXD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is EF55 VXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 VXD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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