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OE56 HMA

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,967 mi
Last recorded185,967 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 HMA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 185,967 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 185,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 166,641 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 147,304 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 147,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

tps light on

Pass 4 Jan 2020 132,918 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 132,915 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 126,253 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under cover trays fitted test items not visible

Fail 3 Jul 2019 126,230 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under cover trays fitted test items not visible

Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 106,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,780 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,149 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,865 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,122 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,016 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,658 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 HMA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver 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 HMA, 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 HMA registered?

OE56 HMA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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