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JNZ 5502

2006 Seat Altea

Black Gas bi-fuel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,050 mi
Last recorded172,050 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 5502
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 172,050 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 165,091 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 158,083 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 150,351 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 142,992 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020
Fail 1 Sep 2020 136,951 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 127,229 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 123,779 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,675 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 120,581 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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JNZ 5502 is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JNZ 5502, 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

How do I check the history of JNZ 5502?

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What year was JNZ 5502 registered?

JNZ 5502 is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is JNZ 5502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNZ 5502 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JNZ 5502 have outstanding finance?

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