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RN55 OUD

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,387 mi
Last recorded55,387 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 OUD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 55,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 55,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

both front tyres are cracking and perishing.

Pass 20 Jan 2019 54,327 miles

Under-tray fitted not allow inspection on some components.

Fail 20 Jan 2019 54,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Under-tray fitted not allow inspection on some components.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,720 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,554 miles

Unable to view tyre valve stems for signs deterioration due to coverings

Fail 11 Jan 2017 52,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to view tyre valve stems for signs deterioration due to coverings

Pass 30 Jan 2016 50,719 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 30 Jan 2016 50,719 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jan 2015 49,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 46,514 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 42,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,872 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2011 28,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 17,414 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 17,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 OUD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RN55 OUD, 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 RN55 OUD registered?

RN55 OUD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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