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YT56 AYW

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,487 mi
Last recorded93,487 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 AYW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,487 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 93,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,120 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,061 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,631 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,775 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 42,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,695 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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YT56 AYW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YT56 AYW, 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 YT56 AYW registered?

YT56 AYW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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