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OE56 HLM

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,428 mi
Last recorded146,428 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2021 146,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,526 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,274 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,124 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 69,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 69,646 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,916 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,213 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside and outside edges.

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside and outside edges.

Fail 2 Dec 2010 31,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside and outside edges.

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside and outside edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 21,973 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 21,973 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 HLM 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 78.6%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM registered?

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

Is OE56 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 HLM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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