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OV56 KZO

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,623 mi
Last recorded98,623 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 98,623 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

UBCC

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,324 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 91,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Both Sides Rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both Sides Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both Front Wipers (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,755 miles

Approx 1.5mm left on rear brake pads/brakes binding slightly

O/S/F tyre close to limit

Fail 1 Oct 2018 89,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Approx 1.5mm left on rear brake pads/brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,686 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 85,627 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 81,875 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 81,875 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,760 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,687 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 69,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,760 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,071 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s wiper smears

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,587 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 KZO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KZO, 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 KZO registered?

OV56 KZO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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