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RN55 GYU

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,101 mi
Last recorded103,101 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 GYU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 103,101 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 103,101 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,089 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,058 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 71,058 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,265 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 48,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,830 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 25,303 miles

smaal cut in o/s/rear tyre sidewall.

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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RN55 GYU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RN55 GYU, 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 RN55 GYU?

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What year was RN55 GYU registered?

RN55 GYU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is RN55 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 GYU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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