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MK55 ATU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,891 mi
Last recorded51,891 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 ATU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,891 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 51,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 3 Jan 2015 46,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,643 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

wear both front tyres inner edges nearside only just legal

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,296 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,902 miles

Slight bind to offside rear brake

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

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,051 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 20,752 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

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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MK55 ATU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MK55 ATU, 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 MK55 ATU registered?

MK55 ATU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is MK55 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 ATU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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