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YJ06 NXG

2006 Seat Altea

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,969 mi
Last recorded164,969 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 164,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 153,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 153,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 141,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front anti roll bar link cover deteriorating

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 130,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 117,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring end toggle broken

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring end toggle broken

Pass 6 Jun 2015 106,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges / o/s/f tyre worn to secondary rubber on inner shoulder / o/s/r disc in poor condition

small hole in n/s/f cv boot

Fail 5 Jun 2015 106,137 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges / o/s/f tyre worn to secondary rubber on inner shoulder / o/s/r disc in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2014 96,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle oil cooler bracket loose on underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2013 88,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle oil cooler bracket loose on underside of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2012 77,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2011 65,063 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front wipers smearing slightly

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,113 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 18 May 2009 37,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate broken

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 NXG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NXG, 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 NXG registered?

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

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