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NY55 LFM

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,609 mi
Last recorded166,609 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 LFM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 166,609 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 167,609 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 156,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 145,710 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Rear Exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 145,700 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Rear Exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 133,975 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 133,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,204 miles

Rear brake discs corrded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 119,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside 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)

brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

nearside front brake juddering slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,027 miles

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

auxiliary air hose split

both rear flexi hoses cracking

both rear tyres worn low

nearside front outer cv boot split

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,024 miles

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

Slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,326 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,324 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2012 56,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,574 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,909 miles

left rear tyre torn, no cords showing

Fail 9 Mar 2009 26,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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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NY55 LFM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NY55 LFM, 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 NY55 LFM registered?

NY55 LFM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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