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YS55 XJE

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,409 mi
Last recorded108,409 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 XJE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 108,409 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 108,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 97,025 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 97,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,668 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 74,667 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,716 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,719 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 36,422 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 29,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,602 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,687 miles

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

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 XJE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS55 XJE, 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 YS55 XJE registered?

YS55 XJE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is YS55 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 XJE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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