MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
osf wing has corrossion
under body corrossion
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust silencer insecure Back box hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Oil leak slight ()
n/s/r exhaust hanger broken/system still supported
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Oil leak slight ()
n/s/r exhaust hanger broken/system still supported
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/r exhaust hanger broken/system still supported
rear exhaust deteriorated
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/r exhaust hanger broken/system still supported
rear exhaust deteriorated
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r exhaust hanger broken/system still supported
under trays fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
n/s/r exhaust hanger broken/system still supported
under trays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r exhaust hanger broken/system still supported
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r exhaust hanger broken/system still supported
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake discs pitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all seatbelts blocked by child seats in rear
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV56 HAU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HAU, 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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OV56 HAU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 October 2006.
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