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OV56 CCF

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,620 mi
Last recorded181,620 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CCF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 181,620 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 181,317 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 166,739 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 155,475 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 155,226 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 138,357 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Aug 2016 123,277 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Aug 2015 110,817 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 110,814 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,791 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

Fail 3 Sep 2014 104,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE CV GAITER COVERED IN GREASE

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

Fail 24 Sep 2013 89,799 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE CV GAITER STARTING TO SPLIT AT SMALL END

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,799 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE CV GAITER STARTING TO SPLIT AT SMALL END

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

Fail 1 Sep 2012 72,849 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING / STARTING TO SPLIT / FLAKING

NEARSIDE CV GAITER STARTING TO SPLIT AT SMALL END

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE / GOING OUT OF SHAPE / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 205 / 55 / 16 V (HANKOOK ON NEARSIDE)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 72,849 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING / STARTING TO SPLIT / FLAKING

NEARSIDE CV GAITER STARTING TO SPLIT AT SMALL END

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE / GOING OUT OF SHAPE / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 205 / 55 / 16 V (HANKOOK ON NEARSIDE)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 59,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,001 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,252 miles

Coolant leak

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 CCF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OV56 CCF, 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 CCF registered?

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

Is OV56 CCF safe to buy?

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