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OU56 ZHO

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,656 mi
Last recorded77,656 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,656 miles

EML light on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,206 miles

small oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,764 miles

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

front wipers worn

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,033 miles

engine light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,400 miles

Front and Rear brake pads low

Front wipers worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,943 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 34,943 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,750 miles

Both front wipers slightly worn

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)

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 ZHO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

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

Is OU56 ZHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 ZHO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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