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LY55 RCV

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,130 mi
Last recorded136,130 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 RCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 136,130 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,688 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 129,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 120,204 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 103,507 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 98,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,546 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 88,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,983 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,967 miles

Both front outer c/v gaiters perished/deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 69,510 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 65,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,379 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,227 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 57,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,585 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,585 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,890 miles

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight smear from front wiper blades

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 RCV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

LY55 RCV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is LY55 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 RCV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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