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DY06 BUP

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,738 mi
Last recorded115,738 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 BUP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 115,738 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 115,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 109,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 103,061 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 103,061 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 97,900 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 97,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 91,654 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 91,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 83,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,060 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,486 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,859 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 62,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,614 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,975 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,930 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,158 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,183 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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DY06 BUP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DY06 BUP, 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 DY06 BUP registered?

DY06 BUP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is DY06 BUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY06 BUP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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