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BN56 OGP

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,943 mi
Last recorded78,943 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 OGP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,943 miles

Coolant level low

Offside Front Tyre cracking on inside and outside edges,no ply or cords showing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inside and outside edges,no ply or cords showing

Tyre warning light on

Fail 15 Nov 2018 78,943 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre cracking on inside and outside edges,no ply or cords showing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inside and outside edges,no ply or cords showing

Tyre warning light on

Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 74,942 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,828 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 69,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,018 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 63,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,537 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)

anti freeze coolant level below minimum

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,940 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,225 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 37,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre cracking between tread, but not showing cords

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,730 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,867 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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BN56 OGP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN56 OGP, 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 BN56 OGP registered?

BN56 OGP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is BN56 OGP safe to buy?

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