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YE56 XBN

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,828 mi
Last recorded98,828 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 XBN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 98,828 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 98,824 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 91,099 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 87,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped / scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 80,236 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 76,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,452 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 62,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Mar 2018 58,578 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,101 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,946 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,059 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 45,059 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,679 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

Front / Rear pad low

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,774 miles

Front inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,179 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 XBN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YE56 XBN, 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 YE56 XBN registered?

YE56 XBN is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is YE56 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 XBN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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