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YA06 WLJ

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,797 mi
Last recorded122,797 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 WLJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,838 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))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 105,678 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,250 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,246 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 79,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,502 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 67,165 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2014 67,165 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,458 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,981 miles

rear brake pads worn//

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,335 miles

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

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

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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YA06 WLJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YA06 WLJ, 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 YA06 WLJ registered?

YA06 WLJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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