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VE55 JWF

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,760 mi
Last recorded92,760 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 JWF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 92,760 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 72,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 56,117 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 56,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,577 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 51,452 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 39,483 miles

Rear tyres slightly wearing uneven inner edges

Fail 21 May 2018 39,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres slightly wearing uneven inner edges

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 17 May 2017 33,748 miles

both front tires getting low 3mm

Pass 3 Jun 2016 27,940 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 18,006 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 10,660 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 10,589 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 9,536 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 8,291 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 7,126 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 6,039 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 4,715 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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VE55 JWF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE55 JWF, 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 VE55 JWF registered?

VE55 JWF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is VE55 JWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 JWF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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