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YJ06 NYN

2006 Seat Altea

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,781 mi
Last recorded157,781 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 157,781 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 157,775 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most mounted bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 145,489 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 138,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 138,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin bush what bolts through the subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed from excessive wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 128,327 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 116,957 miles

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

Front turbo leak ( hose/pipe )

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 114,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres worn bald on inner edge

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2021 114,805 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres worn bald on inner edge

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 26 May 2020 108,237 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,653 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 101,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,810 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,798 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 87,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,912 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,327 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,483 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,963 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,699 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,195 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 NYN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NYN, 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 NYN registered?

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

Is YJ06 NYN safe to buy?

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