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YE06 EVN

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,035 mi
Last recorded133,035 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 EVN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 133,035 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 133,035 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 124,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 119,527 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 116,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,630 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,880 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 89,943 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,477 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 77,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,492 miles

Car over due Service

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 70,492 miles

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

Car over due Service

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,451 miles

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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YE06 EVN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE06 EVN, 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 YE06 EVN registered?

YE06 EVN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is YE06 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 EVN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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