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YJ06 NYC

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,444 mi
Last recorded107,444 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 NYC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 107,444 miles

Nearside Front 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,356 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 81,356 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,213 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,630 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,391 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,153 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,075 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,073 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,548 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,199 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,598 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 22,597 miles

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

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

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 NYC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

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

Is YJ06 NYC safe to buy?

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