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EN55 ZSE

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,840 mi
Last recorded60,840 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 ZSE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 60,840 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 56,368 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 56,368 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,961 miles

Brakes Advisories: RBT Park Brake Efficiency:18%

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,961 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,086 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 27,670 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,496 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,485 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,706 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 ZSE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

EN55 ZSE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 February 2006.

Is EN55 ZSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 ZSE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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