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KS06 JYF

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,983 mi
Last recorded211,983 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 JYF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 211,983 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 211,981 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 196,231 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 182,790 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 162,790 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 162,790 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 145,840 miles

Bonnet secondary catch requires attention

Both front and o/s/r tyres are at the wear limit

Nearside windscreen wash requires attention

Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,649 miles

Bonnet secondary catch requires attention

Both front brakes are fluctuating

Front and rear brake hoses are slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre is at the wear limit

Offside parking brake requires attention

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 107,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre is at the wear limit

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

Offside parking brake requires attention

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 89,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,845 miles

All 4 tyres are low on tread

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 55,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,723 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,429 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,431 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 39,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake discs starting to pit

slight play in both rear link bars

Pass 19 May 2009 30,927 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KS06 JYF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KS06 JYF, 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 KS06 JYF registered?

KS06 JYF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is KS06 JYF safe to buy?

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