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YF06 XSA

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,648 mi
Last recorded127,648 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 XSA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 127,648 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2019 127,648 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,051 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front offside rear nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust support modified on rear box

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,202 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 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 18 Jul 2016 100,138 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 90,397 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 83,493 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner sufaces

Pass 20 Jul 2013 76,974 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,981 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 21,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 34,476 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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YF06 XSA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YF06 XSA, 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 YF06 XSA registered?

YF06 XSA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2006.

Is YF06 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 XSA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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