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YJ06 NWW

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,844 mi
Last recorded147,844 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 NWW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 147,844 miles

Front brake hoses slightly detriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2019 147,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake hoses slightly detriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2018 144,302 miles

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule rusty and hose slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake hose ferrule rusty and hose slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 144,301 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape and low in areas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule rusty and hose slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake hose ferrule rusty and hose slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 134,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2016 116,298 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,038 miles

os/f worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f window not working

Fail 10 Feb 2014 80,851 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs very poor condition

n/s/f window not working

offside front and both rear wheels binding hard to turn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,493 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,008 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 39,008 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,353 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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YJ06 NWW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJ06 NWW, 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 YJ06 NWW registered?

YJ06 NWW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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