MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,352 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust back box deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
damage to o/s front and rear door
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak ()
Front brake pads appear too large for discs
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and Offside Rear ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Oil leak ()
Front brake pads appear too large for discs
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and Offside Rear ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper lever (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper lever (3.5.1k)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres inner edges bold
nsf seat belt stork plastic covers missing,operates ok
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/front passenger seat belt stalk has exposed mechanism
nearside front tyre inner edge wearing
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV56 XML is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 XML, 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 XML registered?
OV56 XML is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 November 2006.
Is OV56 XML safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV56 XML shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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