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WD55 ZFX

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,771 mi
Last recorded77,771 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 ZFX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 77,771 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 76,505 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 76,505 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,239 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 76,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Brake disc warped (1.2.1 (e))

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 5 Mar 2021 75,302 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 74,389 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 74,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,266 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,487 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 67,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,749 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear tyres starting to crack

child seat fitted to nearside rear,unable to fully check seatbelt

front brake pads getting low

nail in tread of offside front tyre and worn on edge

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2016 61,749 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to crack

child seat fitted to nearside rear,unable to fully check seatbelt

front brake pads getting low

nail in tread of offside front tyre and worn on edge

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre very badly worn on edge

nearside rear reflector slightly insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2015 58,297 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre very badly worn on edge

nearside rear reflector slightly insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,782 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside lower lamp

offside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2013 52,782 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside lower lamp

offside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,940 miles

Both front tyre treads on inner edges slightly worn tracking may be out.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,128 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,565 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 25,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WD55 ZFX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WD55 ZFX, 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 WD55 ZFX registered?

WD55 ZFX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is WD55 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD55 ZFX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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