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OE56 HHL

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,647 mi
Last recorded138,647 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2020 138,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 111,103 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2019 110,303 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 83,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

reverse light not working

washer jets require attention

Fail 21 Nov 2018 83,566 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

reverse light not working

washer jets require attention

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,479 miles

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

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

cuts noted to nearside front tyre sidewall

noise noted from nearside rear wheel bearing/hub area

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2016 69,200 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

noise noted from nearside rear hub

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,339 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 63,339 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 63,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped

reverse lamp not working

Pass 2 Dec 2014 57,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

front brake discs lipped slightly

front brake pads getting low on o/s

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge and getting low

Fail 2 Dec 2014 57,532 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

front brake discs lipped slightly

front brake pads getting low on o/s

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge and getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bulb warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2012 46,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,441 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,769 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges close to limit

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 HHL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE56 HHL, 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 HHL registered?

OE56 HHL is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is OE56 HHL safe to buy?

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