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OE56 HHR

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,997 mi
Last recorded101,997 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 101,997 miles

Central Front Upper screen washers weak

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

Nearside Rear seat buckle clip missing

Offside Rear TPMS light on

Fail 30 Nov 2022 101,997 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper screen washers weak

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

Nearside Rear seat buckle clip missing

Offside Rear TPMS light on

Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,963 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front TPMS light on

Pass 17 Dec 2020 83,330 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 16 Dec 2020 83,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,787 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 72,475 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,072 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2017 67,006 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 61,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,520 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 56,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 51,853 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,428 miles

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

advise both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Fail 7 Dec 2011 37,428 miles

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

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

advise both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 3 Dec 2010 30,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,428 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)

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 HHR 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 OE56 HHR, 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 HHR registered?

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

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