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OE56 HHN

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,817 mi
Last recorded148,817 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 148,817 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 145,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAY LOOSE

Fail 19 Aug 2022 145,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAY LOOSE

Pass 25 Aug 2021 142,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2021 142,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front to middle sleeve loose (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,651 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 138,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 114,954 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 95,865 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,326 miles

slight wear to the front brake discs

slight wear to the rear brake discs

Pass 15 Aug 2015 60,744 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 60,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 54,967 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 49,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,911 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 44,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Airbag light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,900 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2010 34,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,433 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 HHN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HHN, 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 HHN registered?

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

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