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FH55 LYT

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,330 mi
Last recorded82,330 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 LYT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 82,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,078 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 79,328 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 77,093 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 73,653 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 70,315 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,734 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,768 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,400 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 47,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,423 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,936 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,146 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 28,940 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 28,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,648 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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FH55 LYT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FH55 LYT, 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 FH55 LYT?

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What year was FH55 LYT registered?

FH55 LYT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is FH55 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 LYT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH55 LYT have outstanding finance?

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