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WP55 MMV

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,396 mi
Last recorded77,396 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 MMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,396 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 77,396 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,893 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 68,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,131 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,689 miles

o/s/f brake slightly fluctuating

Fail 30 Dec 2010 50,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f brake slightly fluctuating

Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,655 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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WP55 MMV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP55 MMV, 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 WP55 MMV registered?

WP55 MMV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is WP55 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP55 MMV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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