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DN55 VYC

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,491 mi
Last recorded97,491 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 VYC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,491 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 97,447 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,692 miles

Rear child seat fitted to seat belts

Fail 7 Dec 2018 87,692 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear child seat fitted to seat belts

Pass 2 Dec 2017 79,302 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,375 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside shoulders

Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,964 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 67,954 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)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,976 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 57,704 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 57,704 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 50,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,742 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 35,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,524 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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DN55 VYC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN55 VYC, 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

How do I check the history of DN55 VYC?

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What year was DN55 VYC registered?

DN55 VYC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 February 2006.

Is DN55 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN55 VYC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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