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OV56 XLL

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,544 mi
Last recorded110,544 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XLL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,544 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 7 Nov 2016 110,495 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,702 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,552 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,251 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,228 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 47,616 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 47,616 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,064 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 XLL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

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

Is OV56 XLL safe to buy?

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