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VE55 JXB

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,352 mi
Last recorded164,352 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 JXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 164,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & worn inner ()

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

Offside Front brake hose bracket loose

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear fog light intensity reduced but not significantly

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 164,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & worn inner ()

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

Offside Front brake hose bracket loose

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear fog light intensity reduced but not significantly

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 159,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose bracket loose

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 159,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose bracket loose

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 148,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 136,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven ware (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven ware inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 136,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven ware (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed needs to be secured (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven ware inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 126,812 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure likely to rub against wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 126,658 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure likely to rub against wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 119,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge, almost to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine oil level high on dipstick

Fail 26 Feb 2020 110,584 miles

engine oil level high on dipstick

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge, almost to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2019 92,583 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 92,560 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no pressure from shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,864 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,648 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,194 miles

both mrear tyres perished

off side front tyre worn on inner

off side rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,406 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,553 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,917 miles

Near side rear tyre split and perished.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 35,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Near side rear tyre split and perished.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,823 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 JXB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VE55 JXB, 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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VE55 JXB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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