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EN55 XEJ

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,047 mi
Last recorded80,047 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 XEJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 80,047 miles

Nearside Rear Outer child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear outer seat

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 72,006 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear outer seat

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Rear tyres are age cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,153 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 55,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2011 40,610 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 40,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,359 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,231 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 XEJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue 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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

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

Is EN55 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 XEJ 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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