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MD55 TXO

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,577 mi
Last recorded96,577 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 TXO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,577 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,878 miles

Front discs heavily lipped and badly corroded

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear discs lipped and heavily corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 88,868 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front discs heavily lipped and badly corroded

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear discs lipped and heavily corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 83,404 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,730 miles

advise indicator switch wont always respond

Fail 2 Dec 2014 75,730 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise indicator switch wont always respond

Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,688 miles

N/S rear light unit has a crack

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,916 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,194 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Fail 2 Mar 2012 48,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,816 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 31,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

tyre warning lamp on

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,032 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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MD55 TXO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TXO, 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 MD55 TXO registered?

MD55 TXO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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