MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear cracking slightly on outer side wall
offside front tyre worn low on inner tread
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear cracking slightly on outer side wall
offside front tyre worn low on inner tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear lamp damaged and condensated
o/s head lamp condensated
o/s under vehicle plastic guard has damage evident
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s rear lamp damaged and condensated
o/s front tyre on legal limit
o/s head lamp condensated
o/s under vehicle plastic guard has damage evident
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
can not see rear of rear brake discs due to heat sheilds
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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OV56 CYC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 CYC, 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 CYC registered?
OV56 CYC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 October 2006.
Is OV56 CYC safe to buy?
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