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SX55 CUU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,504 mi
Last recorded102,504 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX55 CUU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 102,504 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2011 102,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2010 74,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,893 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 54,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 36,374 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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SX55 CUU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SX55 CUU, 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 SX55 CUU?

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What year was SX55 CUU registered?

SX55 CUU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2006.

Is SX55 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX55 CUU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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