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YJ06 NXV

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,736 mi
Last recorded117,736 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 117,736 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,864 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 109,826 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,336 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,121 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 94,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,916 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,600 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 71,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,081 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 59,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,042 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 NXV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ06 NXV registered?

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

Is YJ06 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ06 NXV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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