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AP55 LUZ

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,439 mi
Last recorded97,439 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 LUZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,439 miles

Hand brake on 16% efficiency

Fail 9 Mar 2017 97,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Hand brake on 16% efficiency

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,633 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear tyres under inflated

Fail 14 Sep 2015 87,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear tyres under inflated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,982 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 76,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2013 71,382 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 54,748 miles

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

front no/ plate damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,180 miles

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,694 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,406 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 LUZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP55 LUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP55 LUZ registered?

AP55 LUZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is AP55 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 LUZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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