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SA06 YNT

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,446 mi
Last recorded87,446 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 YNT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,446 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 87,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,900 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,253 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 78,220 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,177 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 62,117 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,780 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side rear parking brake effort low

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre presure warning light on at time of mot

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,252 miles

off side and near side front lower suspension arm front bush`s soft and have movement

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,435 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,308 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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SA06 YNT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SA06 YNT, 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 SA06 YNT registered?

SA06 YNT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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