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LY06 XNX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,316 mi
Last recorded160,316 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 XNX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 160,316 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 150,485 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres,just passing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 150,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lamp inside the bumper (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres,just passing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 141,358 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 141,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases small silencer exit pipe is corroded and broken (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,972 miles

centre exhaust silencer leaking from corrosion hole

Pass 4 Nov 2014 107,415 miles

front brake pads worn low

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,867 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 74,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

c/o emission erratic on the normal idle check

nail in the o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,255 miles

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

c/o emission erratic on the normal idle check

nail in the o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 5 Aug 2011 58,510 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 38,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre treads worn low,n/s/r low and has two nails in it

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,424 miles

both front tyre treads worn low,n/s/r low and has two nails in it

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Aug 2009 29,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,071 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 XNX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LY06 XNX, 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 XNX registered?

LY06 XNX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 August 2006.

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