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OE56 UBC

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,377 mi
Last recorded139,377 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 UBC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 139,377 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 131,591 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 131,591 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 124,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 118,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 118,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 111,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,955 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 97,955 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 89,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,074 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 83,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,261 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,540 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 59,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,264 miles

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

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

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 UBC is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 80,924 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 UBC, 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 19 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 UBC registered?

OE56 UBC is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 February 2007.

Is OE56 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 UBC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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