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HG55 XGL

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XGL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 115,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

nearside rear light lens broken

reverse lights not working

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2023 115,121 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

nearside rear light lens broken

reverse lights not working

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2022 113,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light lens broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat not in use

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

reverse light not working

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2022 113,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light lens broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat not in use

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

reverse light not working

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 111,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TPMS light on

nearside rear reflector broken

reverse light not working

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2021 111,429 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TPMS light on

nearside rear reflector broken

reverse light not working

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 110,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 107,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear seat not in use

sill covers and under bellys fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 17 Jun 2019 107,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear seat not in use

sill covers and under bellys fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 2 Jul 2018 103,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside wiper poor

offside outer cv boot slightly loose but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 23 Sep 2017 98,681 miles

Front Wiper blades smear screen

Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have low tread on the inner edges

grease is seeping from the offside c.v, gaiter

Fail 13 Sep 2016 88,830 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have low tread on the inner edges

grease is seeping from the offside c.v, gaiter

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,964 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind from offside rear brake (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,964 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind from offside rear brake (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 70,032 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2013 59,251 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,260 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2012 47,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,912 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 20,685 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 10,325 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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HG55 XGL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HG55 XGL, 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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HG55 XGL is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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