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EN55 EKK

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,015 mi
Last recorded137,015 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 EKK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 137,015 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 137,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge and raised tread on inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 134,615 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge and raised tread on inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 129,049 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 117,726 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 106,999 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 10 Nov 2014 106,988 miles

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

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

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

rear brake back plates corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,760 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 95,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 84,656 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 73,428 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,055 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,731 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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EN55 EKK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EN55 EKK, 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 EN55 EKK registered?

EN55 EKK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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