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YE56 YCH

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,010 mi
Last recorded155,010 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 YCH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 155,010 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 154,294 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 146,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 138,464 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 138,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 131,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 125,516 miles

offside rear tyre inside edge worn

Fail 11 Nov 2016 125,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre inside edge worn

Pass 26 Nov 2015 115,396 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 104,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,104 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,979 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 63,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,321 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 33,704 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 YCH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

YE56 YCH is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is YE56 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 YCH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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