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OV56 KZR

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,285 mi
Last recorded103,285 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,285 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,764 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 15 Apr 2016 93,763 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,139 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,133 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,501 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 69,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Fail 2 Mar 2012 55,366 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,606 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 KZR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KZR, 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 KZR registered?

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

Is OV56 KZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 KZR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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