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AP55 LTJ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,243 mi
Last recorded134,243 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 LTJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 134,243 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 134,236 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 127,602 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,170 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 119,170 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 104,922 miles

windscreen damaged beyond 40mm but not within drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,000 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 88,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,995 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,508 miles

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

Some front brake disc wear and corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,431 miles

Rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,871 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,107 miles

All Tyres are getting low (close to wear bars)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,187 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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AP55 LTJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP55 LTJ, 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 AP55 LTJ registered?

AP55 LTJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is AP55 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 LTJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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