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NY55 VNS

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,606 mi
Last recorded168,606 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 VNS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 168,606 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 162,491 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 162,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 152,647 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 152,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 137,638 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 137,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 119,994 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 119,994 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose Lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,284 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 102,284 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,713 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 80,416 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 67,577 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,493 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,775 miles

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

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 VNS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NY55 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

NY55 VNS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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