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YT06 XEX

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,036 mi
Last recorded112,036 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 XEX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner wear/slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 112,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged by coil spring (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp loose (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner wear/slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 103,898 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 95,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,897 miles

Engine covers fitted

N/S/R tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,679 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 84,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 79,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 79,765 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 74,406 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,672 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,594 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level low

suctionpad marks in windscreen swept area

Fail 2 Dec 2011 67,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level low

suctionpad marks in windscreen swept area

Fail 1 Dec 2011 67,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

vehicle requires wheel alignment check

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakediscs slightly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,280 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 52,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 44,193 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 44,189 miles

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

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 XEX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT06 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

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

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