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HG55 XGN

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,596 mi
Last recorded52,596 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XGN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2012 52,596 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,640 miles

CAM BELT COVER LOOSE , AIR BAG LIGHT ON , OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,949 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,748 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,107 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 XGN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HG55 XGN, 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 HG55 XGN registered?

HG55 XGN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 January 2006.

Is HG55 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 XGN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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