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MH55 YLN

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,277 mi
Last recorded135,277 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YLN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 135,277 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 125,496 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 125,495 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 122,045 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,759 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 108,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all the coil springs are corroded.

both the rear tyres have cracks forming in the tread, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

various areas of corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 103,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all the coil springs are corroded.

both the rear tyres have cracks forming in the tread, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

various areas of corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,438 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 97,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose on joint of front and mid sections due to corrosion. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Tailgate wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,599 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 91,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Battery cables (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system is corroded

Front and brake discs are worn and corroded

Front wipers are worn

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,903 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,847 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,847 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,760 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 53,760 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,443 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 43,443 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,487 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 32,368 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,368 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,292 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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MH55 YLN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MH55 YLN, 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 MH55 YLN registered?

MH55 YLN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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