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VF55 RYG

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,645 mi
Last recorded145,645 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 RYG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 145,645 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2025 145,644 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 143,337 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2023 139,796 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 134,487 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2021 130,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 94,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 127,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 122,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 116,738 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 116,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 109,507 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 101,574 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,815 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,591 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,687 miles

Advise both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Advise off side front fog lamp broken.

Advise off side rear brake slightly binding.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 58,687 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Advise both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Advise off side front fog lamp broken.

Advise off side rear brake slightly binding.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,236 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,527 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,577 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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VF55 RYG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VF55 RYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF55 RYG registered?

VF55 RYG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is VF55 RYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 RYG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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