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HY56 PFN

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,383 mi
Last recorded126,383 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 PFN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 126,383 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

There are no exhaust silencers fitted after catalytic converter

Fail 8 Oct 2025 126,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

There are no exhaust silencers fitted after catalytic converter

Pass 9 Oct 2024 118,185 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,362 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 105,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 100,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 94,407 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,093 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,695 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,627 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,710 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,381 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,564 miles

both rear tyres wearing lower on edges

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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HY56 PFN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HY56 PFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY56 PFN registered?

HY56 PFN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is HY56 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 PFN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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