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OU56 ZNM

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,721 mi
Last recorded128,721 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZNM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,721 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to ware on inner sholder

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,007 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 118,849 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 105,081 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 105,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 96,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

TPMS lamp on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2014 96,092 miles

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

TPMS lamp on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,954 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,803 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 56,803 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,727 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,587 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 ZNM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

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

Is OU56 ZNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 ZNM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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