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OV56 WRF

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

230,156 mi
Last recorded230,156 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 WRF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 230,156 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

passanger side seat belt cover cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2019 219,106 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 204,741 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 191,773 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 180,274 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 167,336 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front & os/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 151,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 136,978 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 121,790 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 103,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 103,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,789 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,261 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 WRF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

OV56 WRF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is OV56 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 WRF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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