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OU56 WWX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,615 mi
Last recorded129,615 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 WWX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 129,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 122,662 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 122,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 117,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From center box of rear section (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 110,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust box deteriorated, blowing

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 104,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,600 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2012 83,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 74,497 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 74,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,252 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WWX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU56 WWX, 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 WWX registered?

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

Is OU56 WWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 WWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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