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OE56 HKU

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,899 mi
Last recorded155,899 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 155,899 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 155,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body component insecure diesel heating system component (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Right on the edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 136,706 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 127,824 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 111,343 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,563 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 96,563 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,482 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 80,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,434 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,338 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,384 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,624 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,822 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 HKU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE56 HKU registered?

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

Is OE56 HKU safe to buy?

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