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AD55 LTO

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,253 mi
Last recorded150,253 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 LTO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 150,253 miles

Engine vibration during vehicle startup - suspected dual mass

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Arch plastic insecure - contacting vehicle suspension

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hoses perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2018 150,251 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil below minimum recommended level - no visible register on dipstick

Engine vibration during vehicle startup - suspected dual mass

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Arch plastic insecure - contacting vehicle suspension

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 140,821 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 140,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205.55x16 (4.1.D.1b)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 124,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 114,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs wearing.

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge & outer sidewall damage.

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Plastic sills fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 114,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs wearing.

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge & outer sidewall damage.

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Plastic sills fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 98,076 miles

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

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

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,776 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,049 miles

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

advise front and rear disc edge wear

Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,837 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 37,602 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 37,511 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,503 miles

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

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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AD55 LTO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD55 LTO, 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 AD55 LTO registered?

AD55 LTO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 February 2006.

Is AD55 LTO safe to buy?

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