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OV56 BZM

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,203 mi
Last recorded110,203 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BZM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 110,203 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Whole system corroded, several minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, all faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Most suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of body corroded around most mounting points. Plastic covers fitted, not able to fully inpsect

Fail 18 Dec 2020 110,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Top mount bearing also collapsed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Bulb fail lamp on dash

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Whole system corroded, several minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, all faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Most suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning lamp on dash

Underside of body corroded around most mounting points. Plastic covers fitted, not able to fully inpsect

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,343 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly but not torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly but not torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 105,175 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value of 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly but not torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly but not torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,635 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 91,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 86,577 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Perished / unbonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Perished / unbonding (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 86,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Perished / unbonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Perished / unbonding (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,271 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 70,942 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% stop / tail (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 63,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,967 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,355 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 47,355 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,462 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 43,462 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,824 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,759 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 26,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 BZM is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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