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WK55 EGF

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,680 mi
Last recorded151,680 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 EGF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 151,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

according to colour of offside rear brake disc and condition of brake pads it appears this brake has not been releasing,no evidence of binding was found on test

Fail 23 Jul 2015 151,680 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

according to colour of offside rear brake disc and condition of brake pads it appears this brake has not been releasing,no evidence of binding was found on test

Fail 23 Jul 2014 139,264 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc in very poor condition,disc corroded and pitted,may cause vibration whe braking

nearside rear brake pads worn very close to legal minimum of 1.5mm

Pass 23 Jul 2014 139,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc in very poor condition,disc corroded and pitted,may cause vibration whe braking

nearside rear brake pads worn very close to legal minimum of 1.5mm

Pass 23 Jul 2013 129,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine mounting check

nearside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush,rubber bonding deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2013 129,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine mounting check

nearside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush,rubber bonding deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads worn,advise replacement

Pass 26 Jul 2012 116,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2011 96,337 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2011 96,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,358 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,278 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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WK55 EGF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WK55 EGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK55 EGF registered?

WK55 EGF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is WK55 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK55 EGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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