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OV56 ZWW

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,090 mi
Last recorded105,090 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail/s in tyre.

Fail 8 Dec 2021 105,082 miles

Emissions not tested Aborted test, readings too high. Started smoking!!!! (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail/s in tyre.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,815 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 100,815 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 96,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 87,941 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,157 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 79,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 69,202 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 69,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,731 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 57,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 47,605 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condition of nearside wiper blade. borderline

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside parking brake calliper arm does not return to stop

Offside front fog lamp cracked

V. slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link rod

Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,358 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 17,770 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 10,840 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 ZWW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

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

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