MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust rear section rusty and silencer box outer skins splitting apart
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust heat shield at rear loose and insecure
exhaust rear section rusty and silencer box outer skins splitting apart
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust heat shield at rear loose and insecure
exhaust rear section rusty and silencer box outer skins splitting apart
both rear tyres wearing low at inner edges
exhaust rear section rusty and silencer box outer skins splitting apart
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both rear tyres wearing low at inner edges
exhaust rear section rusty and silencer box outer skins splitting apart
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box rusty, outer skin splitting
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs scored corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R control arm front bush deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R lower arm inner bush deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R control arm front bush deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R lower arm inner bush deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre has wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust back box outer shield corroded
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F tyre has wear to inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs scored corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre has wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R control arm front bush deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R lower arm inner bush deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R control arm front bush deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R lower arm inner bush deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre has wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust back box outer shield corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Central Rear exhaust back box outer shield corroded
Nearside Front N/S/F track rod end boot starting to perish
Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R brake discs slight corrosion and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear O/S/R coil spring has 1" of coil missing
windscreen washer pipe split but washer still adequate
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
OV56 RXB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red 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 RXB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of OV56 RXB?
You can check the full history of OV56 RXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was OV56 RXB registered?
OV56 RXB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2006.
Is OV56 RXB safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV56 RXB shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OV56 RXB have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV56 RXB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.