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YS55 YZR

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,495 mi
Last recorded105,495 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 YZR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 105,495 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 98,562 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 5 May 2016 98,562 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

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

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 7 May 2015 89,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,829 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,598 miles

o/s/r brake holding slightly

o/s/r tyre low on pressure - warning lamp on

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,070 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,838 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,181 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,056 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 48,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,925 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 YZR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS55 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

YS55 YZR is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is YS55 YZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 YZR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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