MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust insecure
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust insecure
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Corrosion of all brake discs. Runout also noted at offside rear. Pass and no more.
Corrosion of exhaust rear section.(oe)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone front bush. (2.4.G.2)
Splitting of both rear trailing arm front bushes. More so nearside.
Tpms warning lamp on.
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Both mounting hangers burst. (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone front bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing Wiper blade and Arm both missing. (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Corrosion of all brake discs. Runout also noted at offside rear. Pass and no more.
Corrosion of exhaust rear section.(oe)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone front bush. (2.4.G.2)
Splitting of both rear trailing arm front bushes. More so nearside.
Tpms warning lamp on.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear (3.5.1i)
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear (3.5.1i)
exhaust deteriorated
o/s wiper not clearing 100%
REAR EXHAUST BOX SCALING
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
middle exhaust bracket broken
rear exhaust box outer skin peeling.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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SN55 HEB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 SN55 HEB, 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 SN55 HEB registered?
SN55 HEB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2006.
Is SN55 HEB safe to buy?
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