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MW55 FCV

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,121 mi
Last recorded129,121 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 FCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 129,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 129,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 113,315 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 113,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 102,985 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,062 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 May 2016 83,009 miles

both front brakes fluctuating(n/s near excessive)

engine management light on

items removed from drivers view prior to mot

n/s rear tyre worn just within legal limit on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn just within legal limit on inner edge

o/s rear fog light discoloured near excessive

o/s rear tyre is worn unevenly in places

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight play o/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,691 miles

engine management light on

screw in n/s front tyre

slight play o/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Fail 4 Jun 2015 69,691 miles

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

engine management light on

screw in n/s front tyre

slight play o/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,175 miles

both front tyres worn badly on tread edges but just within legal tread limits

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge and has a nail in it

o/s front outer driveshaft boot deteriorated near excessive

o/s rear and centre seatbelt stalk covers missing

o/s rear tyre cracking slightly in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,743 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,952 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,041 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,316 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,953 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 12,295 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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MW55 FCV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW55 FCV, 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 MW55 FCV registered?

MW55 FCV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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