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OU56 XMH

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,467 mi
Last recorded167,467 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XMH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 167,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 163,607 miles

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

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 155,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 142,789 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing thin

Fail 5 Nov 2019 142,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing thin

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 136,794 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 136,794 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 130,009 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 130,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 120,197 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 111,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 111,215 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,672 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2012 68,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,019 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,816 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 44,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,847 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 XMH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 OU56 XMH, 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 OU56 XMH registered?

OU56 XMH is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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