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YS56 HVG

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,202 mi
Last recorded61,202 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 HVG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 61,202 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 61,202 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,126 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 37,025 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,979 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)

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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YS56 HVG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS56 HVG, 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 YS56 HVG registered?

YS56 HVG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is YS56 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS56 HVG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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