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YL55 FCF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,653 mi
Last recorded150,653 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 FCF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 150,653 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 141,872 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked within tread

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

slight exhaust leak at rear silencer

Pass 19 Nov 2018 126,731 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 113,247 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 113,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,852 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 111,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 94,818 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement were the arm slots into the bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement were the arm slots into the bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 94,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement were the arm slots into the bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement were the arm slots into the bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 79,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,683 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 58,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,351 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,619 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,583 miles

near side rear tyre tread down to 3.0mm

Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,225 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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YL55 FCF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black 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 YL55 FCF, 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 YL55 FCF registered?

YL55 FCF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is YL55 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL55 FCF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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