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KR55 YOY

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,190 mi
Last recorded75,190 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 YOY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,190 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security MacPherson mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 74,039 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 72,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 65,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 62,909 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 61,951 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,712 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,028 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,982 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 56,068 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 56,063 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,219 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 53,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 49,440 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 45,793 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 45,792 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2012 42,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,732 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 38,732 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,563 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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KR55 YOY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KR55 YOY, 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 KR55 YOY registered?

KR55 YOY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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The MOT history for KR55 YOY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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