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OV56 ZWS

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,392 mi
Last recorded78,392 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 78,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,297 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 75,297 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,414 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,831 miles

child seat fitted adult seat belt not fully checked

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,195 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,195 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,832 miles

n/s rear brake getting low

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,513 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 44,336 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,125 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,432 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 ZWS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

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

Is OV56 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 ZWS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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