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YL06 LNK

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,468 mi
Last recorded174,468 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 LNK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 174,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 152,572 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 154,629 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 153,250 miles
Fail 8 May 2022 153,234 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 146,249 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 137,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 134,030 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 102,287 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 102,287 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,126 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 53,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil below min

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,644 miles

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

oil below min

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,418 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 39,418 miles

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

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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YL06 LNK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YL06 LNK, 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 YL06 LNK registered?

YL06 LNK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 August 2006.

Is YL06 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL06 LNK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL06 LNK have outstanding finance?

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