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ST55 WWB

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,317 mi
Last recorded94,317 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 WWB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 94,317 miles

centre exhaust joining band requires replacing

nearside front tyre low tread

Fail 28 Jan 2019 94,317 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

centre exhaust joining band requires replacing

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,875 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 88,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,067 miles

both front tyre very low on inner edges

offside front lower balljoint slight play/movement

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,412 miles

Both front tyres are unevenly worn and have started to perish

Parking brake is over adjusted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres are unevenly worn and have started to perish

Parking brake is over adjusted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,677 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 68,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,605 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,327 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,238 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,997 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,751 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,024 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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ST55 WWB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST55 WWB, 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

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What year was ST55 WWB registered?

ST55 WWB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is ST55 WWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 WWB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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