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RN55 SMO

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,001 mi
Last recorded94,001 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 SMO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 94,001 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 93,878 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 81,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the n/s/f h/lamp is loose

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,506 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,685 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,827 miles

both rear tyres on wear bands.

o/s/front tyre close to wear bands.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 23,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres on wear bands.

o/s/front tyre close to wear bands.

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 SMO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RN55 SMO, 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 SMO?

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What year was RN55 SMO registered?

RN55 SMO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is RN55 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 SMO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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