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OV56 CYF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,830 mi
Last recorded77,830 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CYF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,830 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

TPMS warning light stays on

Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

TPMS warning light stays on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent on offside rear door.

tyre pressure monitoring light on dash.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,124 miles

offside rear brake pads 75-80% worn nearside rear pads 80-85% worn.

tyre pressure monitoring light on dash.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,576 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts to nearside front inner tyre wall

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on the edges

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,941 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,119 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 CYF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CYF, 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 CYF registered?

OV56 CYF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is OV56 CYF safe to buy?

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