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OE56 BBK

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,773 mi
Last recorded90,773 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 BBK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,781 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 58,668 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 51,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front wiper blades slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front wiper blades slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,972 miles

Bonnet release lever missing, bonnet opened using pliers

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2012 44,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Bonnet release lever missing, bonnet opened using pliers

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,971 miles

bonnet release cale handle broken/missing

rear discs slight poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres low on tread and badly worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OE56 BBK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE56 BBK, 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

How do I check the history of OE56 BBK?

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What year was OE56 BBK registered?

OE56 BBK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is OE56 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 BBK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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