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YE56 ERU

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,111 mi
Last recorded100,111 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 ERU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 100,111 miles

Nearside 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 20 Apr 2017 94,675 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both N/S and O/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 94,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both N/S and O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,570 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all & front tyre side walls splitting (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 90,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all & front tyre side walls splitting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,836 miles

n s f shock damp

Fail 18 Dec 2014 83,785 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n s f shock damp

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,498 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 63,498 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,236 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 54,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,379 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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YE56 ERU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE56 ERU, 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 YE56 ERU registered?

YE56 ERU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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