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KS55 XOE

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,108 mi
Last recorded94,108 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 XOE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 94,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 88,100 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 82,926 miles

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter has grease around it

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread stepped

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 82,926 miles

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter has grease around it

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread stepped

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,045 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 77,943 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,503 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge ( bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 69,503 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge ( bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,999 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,055 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 57,053 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing

offside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,617 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,528 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 33,061 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,929 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 21,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,291 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 15,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KS55 XOE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS55 XOE, 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 KS55 XOE registered?

KS55 XOE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is KS55 XOE safe to buy?

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