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YJ06 NXD

2006 Seat Altea

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,770 mi
Last recorded142,770 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 NXD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 142,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 141,973 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worninner edge strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn inner edge very close to limit tread cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn inner edge strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 128,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 121,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 112,583 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 112,444 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 102,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 102,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,609 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,795 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,284 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,322 miles

Nearside headlight mounting damaged

cracked windscreen [not affecting driver's view]

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,463 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,083 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 53,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 49,056 miles

o/s/r handbrake lever not returning fully to its stop but working fine

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,932 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 29,840 miles

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

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 NXD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJ06 NXD, 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 NXD registered?

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

Is YJ06 NXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ06 NXD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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