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SY56 DKF

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,144 mi
Last recorded120,144 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 DKF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 120,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 114,797 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 105,779 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 99,849 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 92,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 92,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 86,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,787 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,445 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,870 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 48,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,657 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,162 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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SY56 DKF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SY56 DKF, 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 SY56 DKF registered?

SY56 DKF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is SY56 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 DKF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY56 DKF have outstanding finance?

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