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EF06 YSS

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,883 mi
Last recorded96,883 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 YSS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 96,883 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Offside Rear Brake lightly rubbing when rotated by hand.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,350 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,153 miles

Some slight damage to windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2019 79,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Some slight damage to windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,105 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 46,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,498 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,765 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,061 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,411 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,963 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,812 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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EF06 YSS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF06 YSS, 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 EF06 YSS registered?

EF06 YSS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2006.

Is EF06 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 YSS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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