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OE56 HLK

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,154 mi
Last recorded113,154 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 113,154 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 106,624 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,362 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 93,471 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,324 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,931 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 77,931 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,379 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 69,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,898 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,189 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 27,385 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,724 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 HLK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

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

Is OE56 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 HLK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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