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FY56 YUV

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,249 mi
Last recorded118,249 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YUV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 118,249 miles

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,606 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 107,558 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 89,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,829 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front 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 27 Sep 2016 74,934 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,797 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt off side rear (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt off side rear (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Sep 2014 51,021 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,968 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,331 miles

cracks in windscreen, not within the swept area

Pass 1 Dec 2011 26,815 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,392 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,849 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 YUV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YUV, 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 FY56 YUV registered?

FY56 YUV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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