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VF55 ZYW

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,716 mi
Last recorded113,716 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 ZYW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion all brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,897 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2019 106,897 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 100,346 miles

Rear corrosion brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,703 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,799 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 87,799 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 82,615 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 8 Feb 2014 75,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,676 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 63,959 miles

childseat fitted to n/s/r seat;seatbelt not checked

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,561 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,873 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 37,550 miles

Advise handbrake cables rough

Fail 30 Jan 2009 37,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise handbrake cables rough

Advise vibration from front of vehicle.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 ZYW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

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

Is VF55 ZYW safe to buy?

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