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OE56 HKO

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,513 mi
Last recorded102,513 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 HKO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 102,513 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,347 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outer wing corroded

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

underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil retun pipe from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 82,436 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS DELAMINATED & CORRODED

N/S/F & O/S/F WINGS CORRODED BUT NO SHARP EDGES

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,703 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 80,699 miles

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

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 73,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 66,510 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

rear exhaust box heat shield is loose.

Fail 31 May 2018 66,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

rear exhaust box heat shield is loose.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,721 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 56,661 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 13 May 2016 56,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,461 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,396 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,389 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,549 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 HKO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO registered?

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

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