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SM55 VBN

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,704 mi
Last recorded57,704 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VBN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,704 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,034 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,300 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
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SM55 VBN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM55 VBN, 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 SM55 VBN?

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What year was SM55 VBN registered?

SM55 VBN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is SM55 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 VBN shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM55 VBN have outstanding finance?

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