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YT55 KXD

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

176,016 mi
Last recorded176,016 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 KXD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 176,016 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 166,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 155,842 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 143,478 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,388 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

nearside and offside front brake back plates very rusted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,631 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2019 110,487 miles

Front brake back plates very rusted in poor condition

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 110,487 miles

Front brake back plates very rusted in poor condition

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 101,348 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 91,709 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,113 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 82,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,831 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,607 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,641 miles

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

imbalance on rear brakes

n/s wiper blade getting worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,889 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 2mm centre

o/s f tyre very close to limit inner edge and nail in it

very slight binding on front brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,400 miles

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,776 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,570 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,779 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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YT55 KXD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YT55 KXD, 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

How do I check the history of YT55 KXD?

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What year was YT55 KXD registered?

YT55 KXD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2006.

Is YT55 KXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT55 KXD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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