MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Bumper damaged not likely to cause injury
Rear Exhaust pipe corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Bumper damaged not likely to cause injury
Rear Exhaust pipe corroded
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
reverse light not working
Rear brake discs corrded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake discs corroded
front brake pads worn low
nearside front brake juddering slightly
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
auxiliary air hose split
both rear flexi hoses cracking
both rear tyres worn low
nearside front outer cv boot split
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight binding on nearside rear brake
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres getting low
nearside rear tyre worn out of shape
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
left rear tyre torn, no cords showing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NY55 LFM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 NY55 LFM, 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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NY55 LFM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2006.
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