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OV56 XYS

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,204 mi
Last recorded134,204 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 134,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 132,493 miles

BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS

BOTH FRONT TYRES

Pass 23 Oct 2019 129,647 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 120,744 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,920 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 108,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 102,779 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,248 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,160 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XYS 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 92.9%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

OV56 XYS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is OV56 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XYS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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