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VX55 UJB

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,574 mi
Last recorded59,574 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 UJB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre worn enevenly om inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2013 59,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre worn enevenly om inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,849 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 51,849 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,724 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2009 23,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VX55 UJB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX55 UJB, 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 VX55 UJB registered?

VX55 UJB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is VX55 UJB safe to buy?

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