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LY06 RFL

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,735 mi
Last recorded147,735 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 RFL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 147,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit and worn on inner tread area

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2016 133,506 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,026 miles

Child seat fitted to rear seats

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside both doors damaged

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2014 106,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 106,852 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,931 miles

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread inner

Fail 13 Sep 2013 91,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread inner

Pass 18 Aug 2012 83,453 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,717 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 32,020 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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LY06 RFL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LY06 RFL, 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 LY06 RFL registered?

LY06 RFL is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is LY06 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY06 RFL shows 11 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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