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OE56 UCM

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,599 mi
Last recorded111,599 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 UCM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency just met

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,782 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,606 miles

Front brake discs worn (inner faces

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 65,576 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 54,957 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2011 43,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2009 24,471 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 UCM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

OE56 UCM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is OE56 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 UCM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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