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MK56 WYH

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,371 mi
Last recorded95,371 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 WYH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 95,371 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 95,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 92,478 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 92,474 miles

Position lamp not working n/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,753 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 90,747 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,913 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,325 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 65,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,619 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)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 57,619 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside wiper smearing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 51,740 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside wiper smearing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,041 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,777 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 15,088 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 15,088 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,955 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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MK56 WYH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MK56 WYH, 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 MK56 WYH registered?

MK56 WYH is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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