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OE56 FYY

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,437 mi
Last recorded129,437 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 FYY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 129,437 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

Fail 30 Nov 2017 129,437 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 9 Dec 2016 115,583 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,064 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,514 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,099 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 46,056 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,538 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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OE56 FYY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FYY, 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 OE56 FYY registered?

OE56 FYY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is OE56 FYY safe to buy?

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