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YS06 ZWY

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

239,408 mi
Last recorded239,408 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 ZWY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 239,408 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 214,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 187,812 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 180,472 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2021 180,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 134,597 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 134,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 122,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 105,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 98,618 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 81,457 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 81,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,556 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 62,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,138 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,359 miles

child seats fitted to o/s/r & n/s/r seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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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YS06 ZWY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS06 ZWY, 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 YS06 ZWY registered?

YS06 ZWY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is YS06 ZWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS06 ZWY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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