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LY55 DXW

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,848 mi
Last recorded95,848 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 DXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2019 95,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 95,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,851 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on very inner edge of tyre

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

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 88,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer mount broken away from pipe leaving hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on very inner edge of tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 71,565 miles

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

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

childseats fitted nearside rear and offside rear

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 56,319 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 44,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2011 38,077 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2010 30,876 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,327 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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LY55 DXW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LY55 DXW, 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 LY55 DXW registered?

LY55 DXW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is LY55 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 DXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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