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HY56 WMX

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,022 mi
Last recorded136,022 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 WMX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 136,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 130,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 127,453 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 122,171 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,797 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 115,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 111,853 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 105,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 105,803 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 93,866 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,046 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,628 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,125 miles

13% imbalance on front

17% imbalance rear

advised front wipers slightly smearing

advised fuel cap flap damaged

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,039 miles

plastic bag wrapped around nearside driveshaft

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 WMX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WMX, 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 HY56 WMX registered?

HY56 WMX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is HY56 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 WMX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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