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YT06 PHU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,082 mi
Last recorded149,082 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 PHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 149,082 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 149,082 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 132,166 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 131,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,420 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,303 miles

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 93,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,240 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,013 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,750 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,795 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,717 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,497 miles

both rear tyres slight out of shape also 2.5 to 3mm

Fail 2 Feb 2009 41,491 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight out of shape also 2.5 to 3mm

damage to rear bumper n/s corner no sharpe edges also secure

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 PHU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

YT06 PHU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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