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OV56 XBB

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,879 mi
Last recorded140,879 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XBB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2017 140,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 132,420 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 124,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,851 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 107,296 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XBB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBB, 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

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What year was OV56 XBB registered?

OV56 XBB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is OV56 XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XBB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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