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OU56 YMD

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,841 mi
Last recorded81,841 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 81,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,552 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,216 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,695 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,949 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 70,949 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,253 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,725 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 YMD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

OU56 YMD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is OU56 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 YMD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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