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OV56 AHD

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 AHD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,939 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 92,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

TPS light on

Fail 6 Sep 2018 83,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

TPS light on

Pass 23 Sep 2017 74,116 miles

near side rear brake slight bind

Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,339 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

child seat fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 55,339 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 51,560 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 47,292 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,230 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 42,220 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s door mirror cracked but still giving view to rear

Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s door mirror cracked but still giving view to rear

Pass 18 Sep 2010 27,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate corner broken off

Pass 12 Sep 2009 19,182 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OV56 AHD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV56 AHD, 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 OV56 AHD registered?

OV56 AHD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is OV56 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 AHD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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