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OV56 CYP

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,189 mi
Last recorded123,189 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CYP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,189 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 123,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 115,295 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 115,295 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 106,665 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 17 Aug 2020 101,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 93,301 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 93,301 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,426 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,326 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 73,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,075 miles

exhaust blow evident

wipers not clearing very well

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,183 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 54,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,410 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CYP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CYP, 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 CYP registered?

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

Is OV56 CYP safe to buy?

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