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YR06 XUV

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,121 mi
Last recorded138,121 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 XUV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 138,121 miles

Offside Front wing arch has surface rust

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear both (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 21 Aug 2024 132,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing has surface rust

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 21 Aug 2024 132,559 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing has surface rust

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 7 Aug 2023 126,624 miles

Offside Front wing arch area has surface rust to panel

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,626 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 88,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bank 1 lambda sensor

Pass 19 Sep 2020 87,349 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 87,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,283 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,312 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,700 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 57,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,721 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,088 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,260 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 30,260 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,192 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,271 miles

unable to completly check n/s/r seat belt (child seat fitted)

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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YR06 XUV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YR06 XUV, 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 YR06 XUV registered?

YR06 XUV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is YR06 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR06 XUV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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