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YE06 EVU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,228 mi
Last recorded151,228 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 EVU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 151,228 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 151,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 142,357 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 142,357 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 140,895 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 131,893 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 119,361 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,898 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,678 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,631 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 73,584 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,078 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 62,967 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,035 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,956 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,352 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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YE06 EVU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE06 EVU, 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 YE06 EVU registered?

YE06 EVU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is YE06 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 EVU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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