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YR56 KAA

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,945 mi
Last recorded178,945 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 KAA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 178,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2019 175,236 miles

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2018 156,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 137,781 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 137,644 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 137,360 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 127,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,506 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,102 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 93,102 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,603 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,381 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,175 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,947 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,299 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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YR56 KAA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red 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 YR56 KAA, 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 KAA registered?

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

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