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OV56 ZWG

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,987 mi
Last recorded76,987 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 ZWG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 76,987 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 68,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 68,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,315 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,934 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 62,934 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low BULB FITTED WRONG (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 57,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,621 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 51,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,588 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,774 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,390 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,531 miles

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 ZWG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

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

Is OV56 ZWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 ZWG 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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