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YJ06 NXW

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,798 mi
Last recorded167,798 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 167,798 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 167,797 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 160,038 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 160,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 153,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 153,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 136,398 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 136,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 117,528 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 117,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen may be incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin would likely fail if measurable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,635 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit serious inner edge wear , secondary layer of rubber showing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,979 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,841 miles

nearside front tyre worn from inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,564 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,599 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn to 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,321 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre inner edge unevenly worn

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 NXW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

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

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