MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Bonnet stay missing
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Near side head lamp image poor
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front stabiliser link gaiters no longer prevent the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Bonnet stay missing
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Near side head lamp image poor
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides Lower Sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
N/S - O/S Inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Age related corrosion Rear Axle rear axle beam rear suspension arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
air filter missing
eml light on
n/s - o/s inner sills corroded
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
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AO55 VKZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AO55 VKZ, 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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AO55 VKZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 January 2006.
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