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OV56 XMK

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,657 mi
Last recorded126,657 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 126,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover / under trays fitted obscuring some under view

Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,922 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted obscuring some under view

Pass 18 Oct 2017 111,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 104,263 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,749 miles

exhaust back box corrored

Fail 10 Nov 2015 96,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corrored

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,333 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust back box corrored

Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,479 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 82,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,563 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,477 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,613 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 40,613 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 XMK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

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

Is OV56 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XMK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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