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OV56 EEU

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,622 mi
Last recorded129,622 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 EEU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 129,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 121,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 115,798 miles

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

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 115,798 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,822 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,850 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,071 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,347 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,647 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,272 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 EEU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EEU, 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 EEU registered?

OV56 EEU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is OV56 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 EEU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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