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SY56 NUK

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,102 mi
Last recorded126,102 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 126,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s front outer wings have slight corrosion, no sharp edges at time of test

rear exhaust is deteriorated, no leaks at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2020 119,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 112,762 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2019 112,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,736 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,753 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,638 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,685 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 56,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2013 56,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 47,720 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,845 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,187 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 NUK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NUK, 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 NUK registered?

SY56 NUK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is SY56 NUK safe to buy?

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