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YS55 HCP

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,522 mi
Last recorded115,522 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 HCP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,618 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,777 miles

adviced exhaust corroded

adviced o/s rear brake grabing slightly

adviced some corrosion to front discs

Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

adviced child seat fitted

adviced front discs corroded inner surface

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

adviced exhaust backbox corroded

adviced front discs +pads worn

Fail 14 Jan 2015 63,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

adviced exhaust backbox corroded

adviced front discs +pads worn

Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adviced rear brakepads low

Fail 15 Jan 2014 49,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adviced rear brakepads low

Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,152 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 38,050 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 33,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,662 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,462 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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YS55 HCP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YS55 HCP, 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 YS55 HCP registered?

YS55 HCP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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