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OV56 CCJ

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,267 mi
Last recorded139,267 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 139,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tyre pressure sensor is keep flashing.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 139,256 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tyre pressure sensor is keep flashing.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 133,182 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 133,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm balding on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm balding edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 121,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm balding on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm balding edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 109,043 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml illuminated

Fail 5 Dec 2015 109,028 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 108,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml illuminated

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,848 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 78,528 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,241 miles

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,021 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 48,766 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

unable to fully inspect both nearside and offside rear seat belts , due to child seats being in place

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,557 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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OV56 CCJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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