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YJ06 NXZ

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,377 mi
Last recorded140,377 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 NXZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 140,377 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 140,380 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 127,097 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 126,911 miles

coil spring broken both rears at lower in arm (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,991 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,730 miles

Airbag lamp indicates system fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,959 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,082 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,330 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 NXZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

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

Is YJ06 NXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ06 NXZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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