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OU56 WUM

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,315 mi
Last recorded106,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 WUM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 106,315 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 106,313 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 98,420 miles

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 91,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,091 miles

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 71,905 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 64,931 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor Oil Leak

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)

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

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

Rear Fog Light's Glass Is Broken But Still Showing Red

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 337,674 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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OU56 WUM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OU56 WUM, 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 OU56 WUM registered?

OU56 WUM is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is OU56 WUM safe to buy?

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