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HN55 OYY

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,086 mi
Last recorded110,086 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 OYY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 110,086 miles

EML light on.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,022 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 101,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,975 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 91,962 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 81,911 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 81,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 80,781 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 80,781 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,593 miles

offside rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 31 Jan 2014 77,593 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,225 miles

unable to fully inspect vehicle underside due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2011 62,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

unable to fully inspect vehicle underside due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,635 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 48,396 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HN55 OYY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HN55 OYY, 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 HN55 OYY registered?

HN55 OYY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is HN55 OYY safe to buy?

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