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OE56 HMH

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,161 mi
Last recorded143,161 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 143,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 24 Mar 2025 143,149 miles

Body component insecure diesel cooler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 17 Jan 2024 139,760 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint rubbers perished.

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fog light lens broken.

tpms light on dash tyre pressure out

Fail 17 Jan 2024 139,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front lower arm ball joint rubbers perished.

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fog light lens broken.

tpms light on dash tyre pressure out

Pass 20 Dec 2022 134,341 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 128,388 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 120,670 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 113,720 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 102,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2019 102,590 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,341 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 92,341 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both fronts (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,884 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,766 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2014 62,772 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,636 miles

Advise rear silencer deteriorating

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,984 miles

Advise rear silencer deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,355 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 29,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,076 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,251 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 HMH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HMH, 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 HMH registered?

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

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