2006 SEAT Altea 1.6L Petrol · DN55 VYF
2006 SEAT Altea (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 77,224 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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DN55 VYF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2021
- 77,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN55 VYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Seat Altea (DN55 VYF) between April 2009 and September 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DN55 VYF Mileage History
- 04/04/200922,331 mi
- 04/04/200922,331 mi
- 08/04/201027,870 mi+5,539 mi
- 21/06/201133,449 mi+5,579 mi
- 21/06/201133,449 mi
- 22/06/201238,596 mi+5,147 mi
- 02/07/201344,178 mi+5,582 mi
- 24/09/201451,091 mi+6,913 mi
- 14/03/201554,020 mi+2,929 mi
- 16/03/201554,020 mi
- 17/03/201660,744 mi+6,724 mi
- 17/03/201660,744 mi
- 18/03/201764,430 mi+3,686 mi
- 30/03/201764,650 mi+220 mi
- 02/08/201866,720 mi+2,070 mi
- 03/08/201866,720 mi
- 30/06/202068,392 mi+1,672 mi
- 14/09/202177,224 mi+8,832 mi
Average of roughly 4,410 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Altea
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: SEAT ALTEA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Coil Spring Fracture and CV Boot Deterioration(Moderate)
Due to the Altea taller center of gravity and firm UK-tuned suspension, front road coil springs endure substantial shock loads on broken pavement and traffic calming humps. The bottom pigtail coils are prone to corrosion and snapping. Concurrently, the constant velocity CV joint rubber boots frequently split or become insecure, allowing grease to fling out and road grit to enter, destroying the joint. MOT data highlights spring fractures and split CV boots as primary failure items on UK Alteas.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel Fatigue and Vibration(Serious)
The dual-mass flywheel DMF fitted to manual and DSG diesel Alhambras and Alteas dampens engine torsional vibrations, but internal springs and friction rings wear out under urban stop-start driving and high mileage. Worn DMFs develop excessive rotational play, resulting in severe shuddering through the clutch pedal and cabin at idle, accompanied by a metallic clattering noise. Left untreated, a failing flywheel can disintegrate, damaging the gearbox bellhousing or causing clutch failure.
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- Front Coil Spring Fracture and CV Boot DeteriorationModerate
Due to the Altea taller center of gravity and firm UK-tuned suspension, front road coil springs endure substantial shock loads on broken pavement and traffic calming humps. The bottom pigtail coils are prone to corrosion and snapping. Concurrently, the constant velocity CV joint rubber boots frequently split or become insecure, allowing grease to fling out and road grit to enter, destroying the joint. MOT data highlights spring fractures and split CV boots as primary failure items on UK Alteas.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel Fatigue and VibrationSerious
The dual-mass flywheel DMF fitted to manual and DSG diesel Alhambras and Alteas dampens engine torsional vibrations, but internal springs and friction rings wear out under urban stop-start driving and high mileage. Worn DMFs develop excessive rotational play, resulting in severe shuddering through the clutch pedal and cabin at idle, accompanied by a metallic clattering noise. Left untreated, a failing flywheel can disintegrate, damaging the gearbox bellhousing or causing clutch failure.
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