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AP55 NVV

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,926 mi
Last recorded97,926 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake backing plates corroded

rear exhaust corroded around joints

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,224 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,501 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,695 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,162 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,291 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,260 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,021 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 36,679 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,633 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 NVV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

AP55 NVV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is AP55 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 NVV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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