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YR56 HDH

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,004 mi
Last recorded115,004 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 HDH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 115,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 110,079 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 110,077 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 106,682 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 106,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 99,035 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 99,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,547 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,735 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 77,387 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 77,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,523 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 67,290 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,817 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 58,817 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 49,715 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,797 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,809 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YR56 HDH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR56 HDH, 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 YR56 HDH registered?

YR56 HDH is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is YR56 HDH safe to buy?

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