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HK55 WFO

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,585 mi
Last recorded104,585 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 WFO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 104,585 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,735 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,795 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,844 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,787 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,198 miles

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYING ON

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 65,191 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYING ON

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 14 Apr 2011 55,820 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,371 miles

engine management light on- NOTE! emissions lambda & C.O readings erratic,failed B.E.T.S. test, just passed CAT" test!

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm!(205/55/zr16)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 50,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbar

rear brake application becoming slightly uneven

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,600 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbar

rear brake application becoming slightly uneven

Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HK55 WFO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HK55 WFO, 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 HK55 WFO registered?

HK55 WFO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is HK55 WFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 WFO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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