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YC06 BFY

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,335 mi
Last recorded112,335 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 BFY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2015 112,335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,888 miles

N/s/r tyre surface cracks

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 May 2013 97,385 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 86,150 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 74,554 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 62,543 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 54,629 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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YC06 BFY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC06 BFY, 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 YC06 BFY registered?

YC06 BFY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is YC06 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC06 BFY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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