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SO55 LKA

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,783 mi
Last recorded138,783 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 LKA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 138,783 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 118,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,643 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,957 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 69,957 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,949 miles

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 11 Mar 2015 60,088 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,009 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 58,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake backing plates holed and corroded (breaking up)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,241 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake backing plates corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,799 miles

Both front brake disc backing plate breaking up with rust

Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,451 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,244 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,256 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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SO55 LKA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SO55 LKA, 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 SO55 LKA registered?

SO55 LKA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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