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MD55 OKW

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 OKW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 82,523 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front to rear all mechanical components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 80,405 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 78,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,238 miles

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

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 68,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 67,431 miles

brake discs has slight surface rust

Fail 6 Jan 2020 67,431 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake discs has slight surface rust

Pass 21 Dec 2018 65,032 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,144 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,792 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,442 miles

advise child seats fitted.

advise coolant level low topped up at station.

advise plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Dec 2015 56,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise child seats fitted.

advise coolant level low topped up at station.

advise plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 53,278 miles

Front brake backing plates deteriorating.

Rear tyres at 3mm 205/5516V.

Fail 19 Dec 2014 53,278 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bulb warning light on dash.

Front brake backing plates deteriorating.

Rear tyres at 3mm 205/5516V.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,047 miles

Front brake backing plates deteriorated.

N/s/r tyre at 3mm 205/5516V.

Wipers slight smearing.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,470 miles

O/s/f and n/s/f tyres at 3mm. 205/55V16

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Two child seats installed n/s/r and o/s/r.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 40,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/s/f and n/s/f tyres at 3mm. 205/55V16

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Two child seats installed n/s/r and o/s/r.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 34,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2009 27,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MD55 OKW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MD55 OKW, 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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MD55 OKW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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