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ST55 KYE

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,571 mi
Last recorded83,571 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 KYE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,571 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 83,532 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating n/side and o/side (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation n/side and o/side (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,656 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,972 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,909 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 55,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,105 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 49,100 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,597 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,846 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,158 miles

unable to properly check underside of vehicle due to extensive plastic panelling

Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ST55 KYE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST55 KYE, 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 ST55 KYE registered?

ST55 KYE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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