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NK56 OCJ

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,584 mi
Last recorded124,584 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 OCJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 124,584 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 124,581 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,933 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 100,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also caliper sticking (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 96,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,524 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,269 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Offside cv boot has small cracks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,964 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 80,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,697 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,697 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket has corroded away. (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 Sep 2014 64,459 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,815 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 41,954 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,716 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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NK56 OCJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NK56 OCJ, 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 NK56 OCJ registered?

NK56 OCJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is NK56 OCJ safe to buy?

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