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OV56 XLC

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,932 mi
Last recorded136,932 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XLC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 136,932 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 136,932 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,620 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on ,on dash .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on ,on the dash .

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offsaide outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,800 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,935 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XLC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

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

Is OV56 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XLC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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