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YF56 CYY

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,016 mi
Last recorded126,016 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 CYY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 126,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres have a nail in them could cause a puncture

Fail 12 Oct 2021 126,016 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres have a nail in them could cause a puncture

Pass 31 Oct 2020 121,804 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2020 121,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blown at the join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2019 116,264 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,341 miles

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 13 Apr 2017 102,635 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and damaged

centre exhaust hanger snapped but still supported

Fail 12 Apr 2017 102,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and damaged

centre exhaust hanger snapped but still supported

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,512 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriated

exhaust hanger broken but still supported

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge also close to legal limmit

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge also close to legal limmit

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 81,535 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,476 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,821 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,360 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,244 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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YF56 CYY 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 75%.

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 YF56 CYY, 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 YF56 CYY registered?

YF56 CYY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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