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ET55 EFV

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,917 mi
Last recorded198,917 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 EFV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 198,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2021 191,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2020 185,808 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 177,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 165,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 155,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 154,642 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested as exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog light lense broken

ecu warning light on

Pass 9 Jan 2016 145,492 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 9 Jan 2016 145,492 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 130,898 miles

Brake discs corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,851 miles

Front discs and pads wearing

Rear brake pads wearing

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges uneven

Fail 16 Jan 2014 115,851 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front discs and pads wearing

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake pads wearing

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges uneven

Pass 18 Jan 2013 100,298 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2013 100,298 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 84,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,535 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,758 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 67,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,668 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,153 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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ET55 EFV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET55 EFV, 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 ET55 EFV registered?

ET55 EFV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is ET55 EFV safe to buy?

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