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FY56 YUO

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,030 mi
Last recorded129,030 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YUO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 129,030 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 113,803 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2011 85,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 85,712 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 64,411 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 48,026 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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FY56 YUO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY56 YUO, 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 FY56 YUO?

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What year was FY56 YUO registered?

FY56 YUO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is FY56 YUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 YUO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY56 YUO have outstanding finance?

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