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EN55 XED

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,299 mi
Last recorded109,299 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 XED
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing

nsr tyre cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2015 92,850 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 92,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 62,358 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner discs badly corroded / worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,938 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 38,789 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,584 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,110 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 XED is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XED, 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 EN55 XED registered?

EN55 XED is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is EN55 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 XED shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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