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PF55 FJO

2006 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,865 mi
Last recorded151,865 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea XL85,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 FJO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 151,865 miles

slight binding offside rear brake

slight wear /movement offside front outer suspension arm bush

Fail 23 Jan 2017 151,865 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight binding offside rear brake

slight wear /movement offside front outer suspension arm bush

Pass 26 Aug 2016 145,593 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 145,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 145,548 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,725 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,753 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 85,671 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 70,721 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,342 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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PF55 FJO is a 2006 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 85,405 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF55 FJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF55 FJO registered?

PF55 FJO is a 2006 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is PF55 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF55 FJO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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