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FY56 YVE

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,972 mi
Last recorded73,972 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YVE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,972 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 73,971 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 63,868 miles

Nearside Rear body damaged

Fail 20 May 2019 63,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Pass 26 May 2018 56,408 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 56,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,668 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 48,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,421 miles

MIL lamp uilluminated

Nearside Rear tyre small tread cracks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and small tread cracks (4.1.E.1)

centre seat belt clasp outer cover missing

Fail 14 Mar 2016 43,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges and tread cracks through to cords (4.1.E.1)

MIL lamp uilluminated

Nearside Rear tyre small tread cracks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and small tread cracks (4.1.E.1)

centre seat belt clasp outer cover missing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,563 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2014 34,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 30,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 24,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Feb 2012 24,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,165 miles

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)

centre rear seat belt reciever safty shield missing(MAY CAUSE INJURY)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,746 miles

centre rear seat belt reciever plstic cover missing (MAY CAUSE INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A ACCIDENT)

nail in rear tyre/ remove check/ ok- not punctured

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 YVE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY56 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

FY56 YVE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is FY56 YVE safe to buy?

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