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FG56 YWX

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,199 mi
Last recorded160,199 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 YWX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 160,199 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 160,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 160,079 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front windows tinted

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,221 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rubbing on rear sub frame

Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,682 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before where centre joins to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

No coolant

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, nearside and offside, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, upper and lower, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 86,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before where centre joins to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

No coolant

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, nearside and offside, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, upper and lower, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inside sidewall look like it has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and nearside rear tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 75,485 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 75,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted limiting inspection of underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2017 71,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted limiting inspection of underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays limiting inspection of underside ccomponents

Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,194 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 60,183 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,374 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,870 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Oct 2010 26,941 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,531 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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FG56 YWX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG56 YWX, 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 FG56 YWX registered?

FG56 YWX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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