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OV56 CPY

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,143 mi
Last recorded116,143 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CPY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,666 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,031 miles

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

top engine cover missing

Pass 20 Oct 2012 73,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,138 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,177 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 CPY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV56 CPY registered?

OV56 CPY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is OV56 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 CPY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV56 CPY have outstanding finance?

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