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YK06 UTW

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,834 mi
Last recorded86,834 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 UTW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 79,498 miles

Central Exhaust mounting broken

Central Stoplight inop

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2017 79,219 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting broken

Central Stoplight inop

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 66,900 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 66,900 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,056 miles

O/S rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,579 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,448 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,282 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,622 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,466 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 39,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 32,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,641 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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YK06 UTW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK06 UTW, 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 YK06 UTW registered?

YK06 UTW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 April 2006.

Is YK06 UTW safe to buy?

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