MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
nearside rear tyre perished
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Side repeater not working nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
offside wing mirror glass damaged
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
offside wing mirror glass damaged
exhaust corroded
front brakes on limit
offside cv boot leaking grease
rear brake plates corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
exhaust corroded
front brakes on limit
offside cv boot leaking grease
rear brake plates corroded
all discs corroded
front tyres wearing low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all discs corroded
front tyres wearing low
diesel trigger point not
front brake pads worn thin
front tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside rear tyre on legal limits recommend replacement
oil leaks
stone chip in windscreen
wipers poor
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear unable to check fully due to wheel binding
diesel trigger point not
front brake pads worn thin
front tyres wearing on inner edges
oil leaks
stone chip in windscreen
wipers poor
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chip in windsrceen
o/s/r tyre worn low 2mm
rear exhaust box corroded
slight brake bind n/s/r
underbody cover damaged
underbody covers fitted
chip in windsrceen
o/s/r tyre worn low 2mm
rear exhaust box corroded
slight brake bind n/s/r
underbody cover damaged
underbody covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
slight imbalance to front brakes
wipers smeary
some front brake imbalance
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/r tyre is losing shape,recommend immediate replacement
some front brake imbalance
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear brake pads getting low
rear brake pads getting low
o/s/r tyre on wear bands
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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RY55 FYD 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 57.1%.
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 RY55 FYD, 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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RY55 FYD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2006.
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