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YH06 YXZ

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,820 mi
Last recorded113,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 YXZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,820 miles

undertray and engine tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,609 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 108,609 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding disc also discoloured (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected disc guard detatched (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 98,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,971 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 89,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2013 71,832 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 71,832 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,075 miles

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,741 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,590 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 50,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,234 miles

Rear tyres : mis-shaped / uneven tread wear

Fail 3 Aug 2009 42,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres : mis-shaped / uneven tread wear

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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YH06 YXZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH06 YXZ, 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 YH06 YXZ registered?

YH06 YXZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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