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YC56 XTX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,811 mi
Last recorded35,811 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 XTX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 35,811 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,566 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 35,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 34,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,518 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 33,902 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,029 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 30,723 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 29,144 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 28,011 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,090 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,542 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 21,814 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 19,520 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 13,988 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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YC56 XTX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 YC56 XTX, 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 YC56 XTX registered?

YC56 XTX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is YC56 XTX safe to buy?

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