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HJ56 YXF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,664 mi
Last recorded140,664 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YXF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 140,664 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 140,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 140,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 139,275 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 115,215 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,888 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,226 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 107,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 94,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,104 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside hand brake cable outer in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,976 miles

Nearside handbrake cable in poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,613 miles

nearside rear tyre is out of shape caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure

offside rear tyre is out of shape caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure

Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,367 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,019 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,345 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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HJ56 YXF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HJ56 YXF, 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 HJ56 YXF registered?

HJ56 YXF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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