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AO55 VKZ

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,494 mi
Last recorded179,494 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VKZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 179,494 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 177,755 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 177,753 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 175,202 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 175,186 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2020 175,183 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 159,393 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 159,371 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 150,846 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 145,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 129,811 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 113,346 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,909 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 95,353 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 84,030 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 70,188 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 56,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,781 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 42,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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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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