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WJ55 TLO

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,512 mi
Last recorded176,512 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 TLO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 176,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 153,094 miles

advise disks liped exust braket week

Pass 26 Apr 2018 147,929 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 144,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 140,495 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 140,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 133,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,621 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 115,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 96,702 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 96,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,864 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,138 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,598 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 25,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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WJ55 TLO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ55 TLO, 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 WJ55 TLO registered?

WJ55 TLO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is WJ55 TLO safe to buy?

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