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VF55 ZYE

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,586 mi
Last recorded180,586 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 ZYE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 180,586 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 173,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 166,400 miles

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2019 157,856 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 16 Jan 2019 157,856 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

plastic covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 19 Jan 2018 150,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic covers obscure some components

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 31 Jan 2017 141,093 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 132,729 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 132,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 123,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 123,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 112,293 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 102,161 miles

corrosion in front brake backplates.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 102,161 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

corrosion in front brake backplates.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 92,618 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

N/s/f fog lamp broken and n/w

Fail 28 Jan 2011 85,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

N/s/f fog lamp broken and n/w

Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,261 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 75,261 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front bumper has slight damage

Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,534 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2009 66,534 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 ZYE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VF55 ZYE, 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 VF55 ZYE registered?

VF55 ZYE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is VF55 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 ZYE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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