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FX06 YRE

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,508 mi
Last recorded107,508 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 YRE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,508 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,090 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,860 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 65,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,917 miles

slight play in both front lower suspension arms front bushes

Fail 7 Mar 2014 59,915 miles

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

slight play in both front lower suspension arms front bushes

Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,244 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,244 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,791 miles

front inner pads look low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,095 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,465 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,743 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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FX06 YRE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX06 YRE, 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 FX06 YRE registered?

FX06 YRE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is FX06 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX06 YRE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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