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OU56 YLZ

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,527 mi
Last recorded108,527 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 YLZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 108,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

plastic sheet fitted under

Fail 9 Jun 2015 98,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

plastic sheet fitted under

Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,726 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,885 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 3 Oct 2012 65,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,050 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,128 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,532 miles

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

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 YLZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

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

Is OU56 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 YLZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU56 YLZ have outstanding finance?

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