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YR56 XHS

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,535 mi
Last recorded69,535 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 XHS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,535 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 69,524 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,740 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 43,407 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 43,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,178 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,226 miles

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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 XHS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHS, 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 YR56 XHS registered?

YR56 XHS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is YR56 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 XHS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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