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YF56 CZA

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,699 mi
Last recorded102,699 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 102,699 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 102,699 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 98,457 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 98,457 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 94,705 miles

UNDER. TRAYS. FITTED

Pass 26 Dec 2022 90,961 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Jan 2022 87,862 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Dec 2020 83,623 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Jan 2020 80,110 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,497 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 3 Jan 2019 75,491 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding CANT TEST WHEEL BEARING TO BE TESTED ON RE TEST (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARINGS TO BE TESTED ON RETEST (1.2.1 (f))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,301 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 68,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 64,994 miles

UNDER TRTAYS FITTED THRU OUT

Pass 10 Jan 2015 62,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,507 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,407 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2012 44,507 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,390 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,961 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 CZA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CZA, 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 YF56 CZA registered?

YF56 CZA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is YF56 CZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 CZA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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