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SJ56 YYC

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,276 mi
Last recorded184,276 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 YYC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 184,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 178,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 178,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 165,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking Brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear both tyres have uneven wear patterns

Pass 1 Sep 2018 161,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 157,235 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 157,235 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 3 Sep 2016 148,008 miles

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

engine management light illuminating

Fail 3 Sep 2016 148,008 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine management light illuminating

Pass 5 Sep 2015 135,423 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,656 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 124,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,122 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,179 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,182 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,566 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,328 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SJ56 YYC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SJ56 YYC, 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 SJ56 YYC registered?

SJ56 YYC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is SJ56 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ56 YYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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