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YD56 ZKE

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,870 mi
Last recorded156,870 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZKE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 156,870 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 147,642 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Jul 2017 147,638 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jul 2016 135,930 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 135,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 128,248 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust box corroding

warning lamp on

Fail 12 Aug 2015 128,248 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust box corroding

warning lamp on

Pass 15 Aug 2014 119,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

T M P LAMP on

front disc wearing

rear exhaust box outer corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2013 111,419 miles

n/s/f bumper slight damage

tyre warning lamp on

Fail 23 Aug 2013 111,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f bumper slight damage

tyre warning lamp on

Pass 22 Aug 2012 102,739 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,456 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,287 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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YD56 ZKE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD56 ZKE, 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 YD56 ZKE registered?

YD56 ZKE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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