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MM55 RZC

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

91,062 mi
Last recorded91,062 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 RZC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 91,062 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear general corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,276 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 87,276 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 83,697 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 83,697 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,270 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 76,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 76,572 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 72,716 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust excessively blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,143 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 68,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,756 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 63,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure Brake hose clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2017 56,875 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 18 Oct 2016 50,474 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,080 miles

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

Offside Rear slight drag on brake

fuel filter damp but no leaks seen

Fail 13 Oct 2015 47,038 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

fuel filter damp but no leaks seen

Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,257 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 42,257 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 39,948 miles

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

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

unable to test osr seat belt because of child seat

Fail 25 Jan 2014 39,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

unable to test osr seat belt because of child seat

Pass 19 Jan 2013 37,961 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,875 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,260 miles

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,376 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 RZC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RZC, 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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MM55 RZC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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