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YG56 EXH

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,745 mi
Last recorded154,745 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 EXH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2019 154,745 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 141,010 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 127,667 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 114,852 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 102,065 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 78,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,040 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,133 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,513 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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YG56 EXH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG56 EXH, 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 YG56 EXH registered?

YG56 EXH is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is YG56 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG56 EXH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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