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YT06 BKV

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,616 mi
Last recorded140,616 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 BKV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 140,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 128,318 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 128,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 119,262 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,192 miles

Exhaust deteriorated throughout, mostly around brackets

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle inc. all components, chassis and body

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 107,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout vehicle surface corrosion, Require cleaning and protecting to prevent further deterioration (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 106,985 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 106,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 103,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,236 miles

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 101,235 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

engine management lamp on

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

tcs lamp on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,933 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 94,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,930 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 82,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,852 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,016 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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YT06 BKV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YT06 BKV, 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 YT06 BKV registered?

YT06 BKV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YT06 BKV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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