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YP06 XJM

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,568 mi
Last recorded100,568 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 XJM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 100,568 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,791 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 93,787 miles

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

Offside Rear noeis when wheel rotated

Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,566 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jun 2015 80,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,055 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 46,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,116 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 28,552 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,504 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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YP06 XJM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP06 XJM, 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 YP06 XJM registered?

YP06 XJM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is YP06 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP06 XJM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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