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OV56 CYT

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,903 mi
Last recorded143,903 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CYT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 143,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replaced approx 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 143,903 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring off bottom cup !! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replaced approx 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 114,948 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,262 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n\s and o\s outer cover rusted (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o\s and n\s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen outside zone a less than 10cm (3.2 (a) (i))

o\s rear tyre worn on inner tread

slight grabbing on o\s rear wheel

Fail 28 Jun 2018 107,259 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o\s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o\s rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n\s and o\s outer cover rusted (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s front inner and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o\s and n\s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen outside zone a less than 10cm (3.2 (a) (i))

o\s rear tyre worn on inner tread

slight grabbing on o\s rear wheel

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,014 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 90,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 79,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,670 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 43,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,207 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 25,080 miles

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

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

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 CYT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CYT, 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 CYT registered?

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

Is OV56 CYT safe to buy?

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