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AJ55 XYE

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,831 mi
Last recorded115,831 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XYE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 May 2018 115,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 113,929 miles

nearside front outer drive shaft gator splitting

nearside rear tyre valve perished and splitting

offside and nearside front suspension wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

small chip in front windscreen zone 'A'

Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,402 miles

offside rear brake sticking slightly

exhaust system corroded throughout

front windscreen wiper blades worn

nearside front outer drive shaft gator weeping slightly

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly feathered

offside and nearside front suspension wishbone bushes have slight wear

small chip in zone 'A' of front windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2015 107,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,765 miles

Centre exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R brake disc heatshield corroded and damaged

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 78,578 miles

slight play in passangers side front wishbone inner bush

Pass 23 Dec 2011 69,539 miles

metal brake back plates rusting

Pass 8 Jan 2011 58,760 miles

all metal brake back plates rusting

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,160 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,742 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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AJ55 XYE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ55 XYE, 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 AJ55 XYE registered?

AJ55 XYE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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