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MM55 FTE

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,272 mi
Last recorded109,272 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 FTE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,272 miles

Front brakes 25% out of balance

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake on min pass

Rear brakes and front n/s binding, noted when rotated by hand

Fail 31 Oct 2017 109,272 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s but sometimes they come on very dim (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front brakes 25% out of balance

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake on min pass

Rear brakes and front n/s binding, noted when rotated by hand

Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,737 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 102,622 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer mounting broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding o/s and n/s (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to the disc (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,574 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 90,507 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,681 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 80,681 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,459 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 70,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,272 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side rear brake disc back plate / splash guard corroded and holed

outer sill covers fitted

under floor protective covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,297 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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MM55 FTE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM55 FTE, 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 MM55 FTE registered?

MM55 FTE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is MM55 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 FTE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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