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YY56 DKJ

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,499 mi
Last recorded55,499 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 DKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,499 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from rear view mirror ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

plastic cover around rear centre seatbelt buckle

Fail 23 Sep 2016 53,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from rear view mirror ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

plastic cover around rear centre seatbelt buckle

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,498 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 15 Sep 2015 48,498 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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,341 miles

Front wipers are worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind on the offside rear brake

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,774 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,735 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,090 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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YY56 DKJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY56 DKJ, 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

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What year was YY56 DKJ registered?

YY56 DKJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YY56 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 DKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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