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RY55 FYH

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,385 mi
Last recorded45,385 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 FYH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,385 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 45,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 42,292 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front no plate cracked

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside front outer c/v boot starting to leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 39,570 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,601 miles

both front tyres low on edges under 3mm

front brake pads on low side

Fail 12 Jan 2015 36,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres low on edges under 3mm

front brake pads on low side

Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,574 miles

both front brake pads are getting low

n/s front wiper blade poor

n/s/f tyre side wall kirbed slight damage

Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,595 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,874 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine managment light staying on

Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,738 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,277 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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RY55 FYH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYH, 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 FYH registered?

RY55 FYH is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is RY55 FYH safe to buy?

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