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WG55 ZDV

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,771 mi
Last recorded161,771 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 ZDV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 161,771 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front both nearside and offside top mounts starting to bind up

Offside Rear brake been binding at some point

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe / suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle getting rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2025 161,771 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly starting to bind up

Offside Rear brake been binding at some point

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe / suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle getting rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2025 161,771 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly starting to bind up

Offside Rear brake been binding at some point

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe / suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle getting rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2024 158,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 158,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 151,958 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe plus suspension arms and anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2022 142,407 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 142,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 129,803 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 120,534 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,157 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 102,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 102,883 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 97,889 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 92,878 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 92,878 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,013 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 88,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 85,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,549 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 62,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake backing plates very rusty!

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,820 miles

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

tyre size 205/55r16

Fail 11 Jan 2010 37,820 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre size 205/55r16

Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,228 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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WG55 ZDV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WG55 ZDV, 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 WG55 ZDV registered?

WG55 ZDV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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