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DF55 YVA

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,068 mi
Last recorded137,068 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 YVA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 137,068 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 137,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 135,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 134,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 133,215 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 131,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 131,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 125,909 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 May 2019 125,909 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 125,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 117,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 105,180 miles

both font tyres low on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both font and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 99,461 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,467 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,960 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 77,960 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,942 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 55,748 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,451 miles

front inner brake pads look low

nearside front tyre approaching minimum

offside front tyre approaching minimum

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,762 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,963 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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DF55 YVA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DF55 YVA, 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 DF55 YVA registered?

DF55 YVA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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