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RY55 FYD

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,316 mi
Last recorded141,316 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 FYD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 141,316 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Aug 2020 141,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 135,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2019 133,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 122,406 miles

exhaust corroded

front brakes on limit

offside cv boot leaking grease

rear brake plates corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 122,405 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 118,269 miles

all discs corroded

front tyres wearing low

Fail 31 May 2017 118,269 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 115,771 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2015 109,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2015 109,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 101,283 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 101,283 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,750 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,621 miles

slight imbalance to front brakes

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,383 miles

some front brake imbalance

Fail 21 Jan 2011 74,378 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 55,965 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,965 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,925 miles

o/s/r tyre on wear bands

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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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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What year was RY55 FYD registered?

RY55 FYD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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