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LV56 XOB

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,436 mi
Last recorded89,436 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 XOB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2020 89,436 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive avoidable smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail and flat (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre bald inner edge and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,627 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 65,624 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking A.B.S pump (1.2.1 (g))

Brake valve leaking A.B.S PUMP (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 56,876 miles

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

nearside front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Fail 3 Feb 2018 56,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,541 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,569 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,762 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 37,761 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Feb 2014 31,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front buckle casing missing

Pass 9 Feb 2013 26,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2013 26,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2012 21,615 miles

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW

THERE IS A SMALL NAIL IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,670 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY PITTED IN ONE PLACE

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAR BASE FITTEED

Pass 16 Jan 2010 13,675 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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LV56 XOB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV56 XOB, 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 LV56 XOB registered?

LV56 XOB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is LV56 XOB safe to buy?

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