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OV56 XLU

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,751 mi
Last recorded87,751 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XLU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,751 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,954 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,687 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside handbrake cable corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,352 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,137 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 60,137 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XLU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

OV56 XLU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is OV56 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XLU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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