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OU56 YMC

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,681 mi
Last recorded128,681 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 128,681 miles

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

Offside Front Lower front wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various arms / rods bushes on rear subframe poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve on footbrake when held

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill panels

Fail 26 Oct 2022 128,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower front wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various arms / rods bushes on rear subframe poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve on footbrake when held

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill panels

Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,522 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe holed

Fail 2 Nov 2021 122,522 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe holed

Pass 3 Nov 2020 118,007 miles

front number plate slightly faded

rear tyres part worn and slightly out of shape

Fail 3 Nov 2020 118,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front number plate slightly faded

rear tyres part worn and slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Oct 2019 112,167 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge twain - inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,054 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 97,538 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,883 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,347 miles

Both front tyres are slightly wearing on edges

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,094 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 61,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r brakes slightly sticking

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2013 61,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r brakes slightly sticking

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2012 54,726 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear outer pads wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,991 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 46,991 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,409 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,057 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 YMC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

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

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