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YG56 RNV

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,049 mi
Last recorded140,049 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 140,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 140,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 134,392 miles

Exhaust system is rusting

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Dec 2018 134,392 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust system is rusting

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 128,553 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,781 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk plastic cover broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stalk plastic cover broken

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 121,781 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk plastic cover broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stalk plastic cover broken

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 116,662 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 110,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 May 2015 110,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 94,018 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 78,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,581 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,441 miles

child seat fitted to rear at time of test

nearside rear tyre worn

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

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 RNV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG56 RNV, 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 YG56 RNV registered?

YG56 RNV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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