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HY06 YDM

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,277 mi
Last recorded194,277 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 YDM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 194,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside efficiency decreases (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake shield corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 181,906 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 181,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 169,455 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 157,722 miles

Engine management light is illuminated

Knocking noise from engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer bracket is broken

Fail 9 Jan 2017 157,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light is illuminated

Knocking noise from engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer bracket is broken

Pass 14 Jan 2016 148,527 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 148,527 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 136,760 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

intercooler pipe slightly insecure

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Feb 2014 121,892 miles

N/s front shock leg not fully located into hub carrier

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 104,660 miles

Booster seats fitted to the nearside rear seat and to the offside rear seat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 104,660 miles

Booster seats fitted to the nearside rear seat and to the offside rear seat

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 89,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,624 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 66,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,730 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 53,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

washers and wipers inop,bonnet and tailgate had been left open,now all ok.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,402 miles

washers and wipers inop,bonnet and tailgate had been left open,now all ok.

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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HY06 YDM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HY06 YDM, 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 HY06 YDM registered?

HY06 YDM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is HY06 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 YDM shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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