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YJ06 NWX

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,887 mi
Last recorded138,887 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 NWX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 138,887 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 138,887 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 114,026 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 109,605 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 105,048 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 105,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and close to legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,730 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,392 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING HEAVILLY ON EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 90,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SIGNS OF OVERHEATING PADS ARE WEARING UNEVENLY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING HEAVILLY ON EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,266 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,266 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,061 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,195 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,757 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,404 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 42,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise tracking

advise wear to near side front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,809 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,813 miles

n/s wipper blade smeering

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 NWX 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 76.2%.

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 YJ06 NWX, 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 NWX registered?

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

Is YJ06 NWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ06 NWX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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