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AO55 VPM

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,969 mi
Last recorded79,969 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VPM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2008 79,969 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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AO55 VPM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 AO55 VPM, 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 AO55 VPM registered?

AO55 VPM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is AO55 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 VPM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO55 VPM have outstanding finance?

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