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MV56 HOH

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,638 mi
Last recorded103,638 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 HOH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 103,638 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 103,582 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 95,904 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 90,991 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 83,503 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2017 74,763 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 74,763 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 66,484 miles

Nearside CV boot has leaked grease but boot not damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside CV boot has leaked grease but boot not damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 May 2016 66,484 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside CV boot has leaked grease but boot not damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside CV boot has leaked grease but boot not damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2015 57,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2015 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,468 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 47,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,209 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,592 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,843 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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MV56 HOH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MV56 HOH, 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 MV56 HOH registered?

MV56 HOH is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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