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H506 YUF

1990 Seat Terra

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,452 mi
Last recorded55,452 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Seat Terra59,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH506 YUF
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 55,452 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front brake hose mounting brackets

chassis plate has 1 incorrect number

Fail 27 Oct 2025 55,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front brake hose mounting brackets

chassis plate has 1 incorrect number

Pass 3 Jul 2024 53,910 miles

Under body under sealed

Pass 6 Jul 2023 53,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

supension component mounting repairs covered in underseal all inner sills

Fail 5 May 2023 52,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 52,466 miles

Coolant leak overheated on test when left running ()

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorating (slight leak of grease) but still preventing the ingress of dirt

under body heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of previous welding repairs

Pass 8 Jul 2021 51,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,375 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 49,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,388 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,318 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 44,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,374 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 44,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2012 44,370 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 44,370 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,367 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,652 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,652 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2008
Fail 20 Sep 2008

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,501 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,289 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 35,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

How Reliable is the Seat Terra?

Based on 2,067 MOT tests across 460 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
1,544
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
460
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131
constant velocity joint gaiter split 117
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H506 YUF is a 1990 Seat Terra in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1990 Seat Terra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 59,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Terra fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H506 YUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Terra typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Seat Terra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H506 YUF registered?

H506 YUF is a 1990 Seat Terra, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H506 YUF safe to buy?

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