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OV56 XYR

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,653 mi
Last recorded73,653 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XYR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,653 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre has perished

Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 36,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,477 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 23,477 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,375 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,106 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 11,111 miles

Middle rear seat belt clasp cover damaged but not affecting the seat belt sercurity.

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 XYR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

OV56 XYR is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is OV56 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XYR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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