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AY56 YWW

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,091 mi
Last recorded134,091 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YWW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 134,091 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 129,498 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Wipers smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 103,101 miles

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

Front disc's corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,591 miles

OSR brake shows signs of binding

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,554 miles

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

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight noise

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,644 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 57,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,294 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 31,294 miles

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

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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AY56 YWW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY56 YWW, 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 AY56 YWW registered?

AY56 YWW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 YWW safe to buy?

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