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OE56 HKV

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,404 mi
Last recorded131,404 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 131,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 127,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 124,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 120,892 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 120,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 116,637 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 116,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,189 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 115,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both And Bushes worn slightly (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 97,219 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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both And Bushes worn slightly (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,449 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing indicating tracking may need adjustment

heat shield above exhaust back box insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2017 89,315 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing indicating tracking may need adjustment

heat shield above exhaust back box insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2016 80,491 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

bulb out light on dash (rev light)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 71,763 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,634 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,637 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,549 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,733 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,551 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 HKV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

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

Is OE56 HKV safe to buy?

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