CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF55 WRK

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,579 mi
Last recorded123,579 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 WRK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,579 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 123,546 miles

engine management light is on

front brake discs inner faces are corroded

nearside outer cv gator is split

offside front wishbone rear bush is split and close to a failure

rear exhaust box is corroded and blowing

screen is chipped and cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2016 123,546 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light is on

front brake discs inner faces are corroded

nearside outer cv gator is split

offside front wishbone rear bush is split and close to a failure

rear exhaust box is corroded and blowing

screen is chipped and cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2015 116,351 miles

nearside front outer CV gaitor is split, front brake discs are worn and heavily corroded, engine leaking oil, both front wishbone rear bushs are split and weak, offside front and nearside rear brake back plates are corroded

offside rear tyre is bald on inner edge

tyre pressure warning light is on, engine management light is on, screen is chipped and cracked, offside front seat belt is frayed, rear exhaust box is corroded, offside rear brake pads are low and brake discs show signs of overheating

Fail 25 Apr 2014 108,836 miles

EML is on

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSR sidelight dim

OSR tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,836 miles

EML is on

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSR sidelight dim

OSR tyre bald on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 108,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front cv gaitor split, front brake pads low, both front lower arm rear bushs worn and close to failure, offside rear tyre has bald inner edge, windscreen is damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,559 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 95,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 80,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,159 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF55 WRK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RF55 WRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF55 WRK?

You can check the full history of RF55 WRK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF55 WRK registered?

RF55 WRK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is RF55 WRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 WRK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF55 WRK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF55 WRK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.